June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season. And while a natural disaster could strike at any time of the year, Floridians are urged to be more alert between June 1 and December 31.

There are many useful resources to help Floridians prepare a plan in case a hurricane or other natural disaster occurs. Listed below are several resources, many of them written specifically for individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Make your plan today.

 

A Guide to Pulling Together a Disaster Preparedness Kit on a Tight Budget - Click here to read this article.

Disaster Ready - This publication can help anyone prepare for a disaster, but includes specific information that is important for individuals with disabilities. Click here to download the guide or order online. 

Got A Plan? Click here to downoad the guide.

FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination offers information on integrating and coordinating emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for children and adults with disabilities and others with access and functional needs before, during and after a disaster. Click here for more information.

When disaster strikes, you want to be able to communicate with friends, family, or loved ones, but you can’t if communications networks are damaged. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission have released tips for consumers to prepare them for major disasters when communications networks are not functioning.  Click here for more information.

In an effort to better inform the community, the Northeast Texas Public Health District has compiled 18 Emergency Preparedness Topics and formatted the information to be friendly to deaf, blind, and limited sight populations. Click here for more information.