Friday, April 17, 2020

People with Disabilities are Not Innately Vulnerable (Part 15)

But when they are left out of the adaptation planning process — the consequences can be disastrous

Miami-Dade’s EEAP program provides evacuation support to residents who need specialized transportation assistance or whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own.

Residents with disabilities or those who need skilled nursing care, assistance with daily living or have life-saving medical equipment dependent on electricity are urged to register with EEAP. 

The program — for individuals with functional and access needs, who live alone or with families — offers specialized transportation; safe shelter; medical monitoring; and wellness checks and is used for emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires,
chemical/radiation/hazardous materials releases and widespread power outages.

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