Earthquake preparedness information for people with disabilities.

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Earthquake hazards reduction series ; 5Publication details: [Washington, D.C.?] : FEMA, 1985Description: xiii, 16 pDDC classification:

P 363.34525 EAR

Subject: This report is for local governments and organisations that work with people with disabilities. It provides content, language and dissemination guidelines. The primary focus is on mobility, visual and hearing impairments, but the report has applications to others with special needs in emergencies. It describes the condescending language, cultural myths and heightened vulnerabilities often associated with this target audience. What should be done before and during a major earthquake is described for each of the major physical disabilities. Preferred language and dissemination strategies are recommended, including specific examples of each. The key recommendations are summarized in the beginning of the report, such as suggested emergency supplies, ways of recruiting assistance and self-help measures

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.34525 EAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		005721586

"FEMA 70"--Cover

"Joint funding through a cooperative agreement between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Seismic Safety Commission"--P. [2] of cover

"May 1985."

Bibliography: p. 16

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This report is for local governments and organisations that work with people with disabilities. It provides content, language and dissemination guidelines. The primary focus is on mobility, visual and hearing impairments, but the report has applications to others with special needs in emergencies. It describes the condescending language, cultural myths and heightened vulnerabilities often associated with this target audience. What should be done before and during a major earthquake is described for each of the major physical disabilities. Preferred language and dissemination strategies are recommended, including specific examples of each. The key recommendations are summarized in the beginning of the report, such as suggested emergency supplies, ways of recruiting assistance and self-help measures

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