During National Preparedness Month and throughout the year, the American Red Cross recommends that people create an emergency plan so you, your family or household members will know what do if a disaster occurs.
NEW INCLUSIVE PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES Everyone has different needs that you will want to address in your planning. Mobility, hearing, learning or seeing disabilities can create specific needs that individuals should address in order to respond to an emergency. People with and without disabilities, as well as those in their support networks, will benefit from our Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities resource page for help managing communications, equipment, service animals, pets and home hazards.
To support community members who use American Sign Language or closed captioning, the Red Cross Central California region created a video covering general disaster preparedness and home fire safety information.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.
Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today.
Take a class and be ready to respond if an emergency strikes.
