EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND THE CITY OF ORLANDO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (PSN) PROGRAM

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1 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND THE CITY OF ORLANDO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (PSN) PROGRAM

2 What is Emergency Preparedness? The ability to survive on your own for a period of time after a critical event, such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, etc

3 Why Prepare? Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Individuals and families should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. They should be ready to evacuate their homes and take refuge in public shelters, if needed. They should know how to take care of their basic medical needs. Being prepared can reduce the impact of disasters and sometimes avoid the danger completely.

4 HOW DO WE GET READY? Be aware of types of disasters that can occur in your area. Hurricanes Tornadoes Flooding Heat Cold Torrential Rains/Thunderstorms What the effects may be. Know how to reduce the impact of a disaster. Be prepared should an event occur.

5 HOW TO REDUCE THE IMPACT Create a personal support network Complete a personal assessment of your needs Collect information and take actions that will help meet your needs Gather essential supplies Make your unit/home or office safer

6 PERSONAL SUPPORT NETWORK Organize a network at home, school, or workplace. Family, friends, caregivers, co-workers, someone you trust. Plan 3 deep. Discuss needs and expectations. Communication Equipment and Personal Care Practice the plan

7 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT List personal needs before, during, and after a disaster Electricity Dependent Equipment Medications Transportation Needs Service Animal Ability to get around

8 MAKE A PLAN AND TAKE ACTIONS Emergency Information List Medical Information List Identify Safe Places Identify main utility cutoff valves and switches Identify Exits Prepare an evacuation plan

9 CREATE AN EMERGENCY KIT Copies of insurance cards, medical history and DNR. Disability related supplies and equipment Medications (30 days) Non-perishable foods Water (3 days, 1 gallon per person per day) First Aid Kit

10 Create an Emergency Kit Change of clothing Toiletries Flashlight and Extra Batteries Radio Cash (Small Bills) Supplies of service animals Remember to fill your vehicle with fuel (applicable to family, company vehicles).

11 SAFE HOME AND OFFICE Check for hazards Emergency Lighting Evacuation Route Register with your local People with Special Needs Program, if needed

12 INFORMATION Listen to local radio and television stations for changing weather conditions. Evacuation information will be broadcast over local radio and television stations. Do not listen to unconfirmed rumors Contact the County Citizen Information Center at

13 WHAT IF I NEED TO EVACUATE? Shelter openings are announced in the local media (screen crawl) Contact the Citizens Information Line ( ) Request to speak with someone from the Special Needs Program, if needed. Phone Triage Transportation, if needed

14 SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM

15 BACKGROUND Florida Statute State of FL in coordination with each County Emergency Management Agency shall maintain a registry of persons with special needs within their community. Physical, mental, cognitive impairment or sensory disabilities. On-line registration or paper registration Registrations are completed by: Home Health Agencies, Durable Medicine Co. Memory Disorder Clinics, Social Service Agencies Physicians and Self Registration Register on-line at:

16 PROGRAM COMPONENTS Special Needs Registry Evacuation and Transportation Sheltering Community Assistance & Relocation

17 SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY Approximately 2,000 persons registered in Orange County (includes City of Orlando Residents) Wide range of needs Persons who no longer drive to Hospice patients with IVs, oxygen and non-ambulatory Persons must register annually or as needs change

18 EVACUATION AND TRANSPORTATION Transportation assistance provided to shelters by: Local Bus Companies Public Schools Transportation Services Area non-medical Transport Companies Area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Providers including Orlando Fire Department Area Taxi Companies

19 EVACUATION AND TRANSPORTATION

20 SPECIAL NEEDS UNITS/SHELTERS Minimum medical care & treatment provided Orange Co. Health Department Nurses Care givers and family are encourage to accompany registrants Logistical Support provided by County Generators Medical & Shelter Supplies Cots Plan for at least 72 hours Food Services - OCPS, Red Cross & Salvation Army

21 3 shelters (stand-alone) Shelter openings are determined by Office of Emergency Management

22 WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER Medical Identification (Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance cards) and a brief and current medical history 30 day supply of daily prescription medicines Non-prescription medicines, such as aspirins, antacids, etc Nonperishable food and water (enough for three days) Blanket, pillow, folding chair or cot

23 WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER Changes of clothing Manual can/bottle opener Other special items, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, inhalers, oxygen, thermometer, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) papers, special dietary foods, etc.. Caregiver/Family must bring their own provisions

24 Special Needs Shelter Medical Equipment Cots Oxygen Limited Prescriptions Hoyer Lifts Much More

25 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

26 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Orange County provides temporary housing assistance to all citizens Coordinated through: Human Services & Social Services Red Cross Salvation Housing & Urban Development

27 REMEMBER! Shelter is a lifeboat, not a cruise ship and should be used ONLY as a LAST resort.

28 HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR CREATING PERSONAL EMERGENCY PLAN

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30 QUESTIONS??? Orange County People with Special Needs Program 2002-A East Michigan Street Orlando, Florida Telephone: (407)