Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Disabilitites And Disaster Response

For those who live with some form of disability life can be quite challenging.  In some cases it can prove fatal.

The Sacramento Bee reports that many of the 85 plus persons who died in the Camp Fire disaster were affected by a disability that prevented their escape to safety.  You can read the full article at https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/fires/article222044970.html

This sobering fact highlights the need to form a strategy to deal with future efforts of evacuation during times of crisis.  If you or someone you know is dealing with a disability it is advisable to plan now for every possible scenario.

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