NH Statewide Independent Living Council Disaster Emergency Prepardness
Disaster Emergency Preparedness Resources
Editor: Paula Ninivaggi
Date: March 1, 2010
***Not all of the links are specific to people with disabilities.
****Some of the information is available in Spanish and other languages.
- New Hampshire Information Hotline call 211
- New Hampshire Specific Resources
- Red Cross Chapters
- New Hampshire Public Health Network
- Ways to find information and stay connected
- Emergency Email and Wireless Network Service - This is a free public service providing emergency notices and weather alerts via email and cell phone.
- What to do When the Power is Out
- Power Outages Tips
- Protecting Yourself from Electrical Hazards
- Avoid Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
- Generator Safety
- Food Safety during a Disaster
- Returning Home after a Disaster
- Cleaning Up after a Disaster
- General Disaster/ Emergency Planning
- Emergency Preparedness and You
- Red Cross
- Make a Plan
- Online Disaster/Emergency Planning Tools
- Disaster Planning Resources including Financial
- Emergency Planning Tools and Resources
- Tip Sheets/Checklists on Gathering Emergency Supplies/Kits
- Emergency Planning Forms - includes information specific to people with disabilities and medical conditions
- Disaster Preparedness Resource Centers and Tips for People with Disabilities
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
- Red Cross
- National Organization on Disability
- More Disaster/Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
- Ten Things People with Disabilities need to Consider in an Emergency
- Disaster Preparedness Resources for People with Specific Disabilities (has information on specific disabilities and ages including children and older adults.)
- Disaster Preparedness for Persons who are deaf-blind (This is good for people without a disability)
- Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
- Disaster Preparedness Tips for People with Service Animals
- Animal/Pet Disaster Preparedness
- Sheltering in Place
- Evacuation Tips and Resources for People with Disabilities
- Disaster Specific information
- Insurance Tips
- Fire Safety Tips for People with Disabilities
Please note: Please see the SILC website for more information and links.
Contact Information:
Paula Ninivaggi
Program Liaison
Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
c/o Governor's Commission on Disability
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-0476
1-800-852-3405 ext. 0476
Fax 603-271-2837
paula.ninivaggi@nh.gov
Please note: This is for information purposes only. Inclusion is not endorsement of or recommendation by the New Hampshire Statewide Independent Living Council (NHSILC). Resources identified are not inclusive and omissions are not intentional. NHSILC is not responsible for any errors, omissions, etc. The views, policies, and opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the NHSILC. Information is subject to change and become outdated. NHSILC disclaims any implied warranty or representation about its accuracy or completeness. It is up to the user to make decisions regarding appropriateness. NHSILC is not liable or responsible for any claim, loss or damage resulting from the use of agencies, information, resources, services listed.