08/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/23/2024 12:07
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Register for the webinar
ACL and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) invite you to the third event of this year's webinar series to support individuals with disabilities and older adults - and the organizations that serve them - before, during, and after disasters. This webinar will address preparedness, response, and recovery related to hurricanes.
Hurricane season in the U.S. has undergone significant changes in recent years, influenced by a combination of natural variability and climate change. The frequency and intensity of hurricanes has increased, the season is longer, rainfall is heavier, and there have been geographic shifts in their paths in addition to causing inland impact.
Factors impacting older adults and people with disabilities before, during, and after hurricanes include insufficient evacuation plans; extended loss of power for people who rely on powered durable medical equipment; disaster shelters that lack adequate supports for residents; auxiliary aids, services, and/or information in easy-to-understand formats; and the lack of access to services and supports, such as meals and home health services.
This ACL/FEMA webinar is focused on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and older adults during and after a hurricane hits.
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A Q&A session will follow the panel presentation. ASL and CART will be provided. If you need other accommodations to participate, please contact [email protected].