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Please call Jodi VanHorne at 304-282-8626 for questions regarding information on this page.

Research-Federal
The following reports, guides, and web sites address the federal response regarding emergency preparedness for the special needs populations:
>> ADA guide for Local Governments
>> DHS Disability Preparedness
>> National Council on Disability
>> National Organization on Disability
>> FEMA Special Needs Emergency Preparation
>> American Red Cross Disaster Planning
>> American Red Cross Prepare

Research-State
The following reports, guides, and web sites address the state response regarding emergency preparedness for the special needs populations:
>> Kentucky Outreach and Information Network
>> Florida SERT Executive Summary
>> Florida SERT ESF Assistance Guide
>> Florida SERT EM Capabilities Assessment
>> Florida SERT Review of Local EM Plans
>> Ohio Emergency Operations Plan
>> Virginia Emergency Prepare for Special Needs
>> Maryland - Frederick County Brochure
>> California Prepare Now Organization
>> UCLA Center for Public Heath and Disaster
>> New York Special Needs
>> Pennsylvania Special Populations Plan

Research-West Virginia
The following EOP information represents a portion of West Virginia’s effort to address the special needs populations in disaster planning:
>> Research in progress

Workshop Data
The following participant list and PowerPoints represent information collected from “Disaster Planning for the Special Needs Populations Workshop” and “Disaster Planning for the Special Needs Population: Needs Assessment Wrap Up Meeting” held in Charleston, WV on November 16 and 17, 2005.
>> After Action Report
>> Workshop Participant List
>> November 16 Agenda
>> November 17 Agenda
>> Charleston Workshop - Background
>> Charleston Workshop - National/State Trends
>> Presentation from Penney Hall, ADA Coordinator for West Virginia
>> Charleston Workshop - Workshop Results
>> Charleston Workshop - Strategies
>> Workshop Results - Central
>> Workshop Results - Eastern
>> Workshop Results - Northern
>> Workshop Results - Southeastern
>> Workshop Results - Southwestern
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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