Resources for Emergencies and Disasters

An emergency or natural disaster can happen when we least expect it. For those of us with disabilities, it is even more important to have a plan and be prepared. The Nevada Independent Living Network would like to offer a list of some of the valuable resources available. There are many city and county-specific resources listed on each of their websites, but the list below offers Statewide and individual resources that you can customize for yourself to be better-prepared before a disaster strikes. Remember, you can always call 211 to get immediate resources, 988 for a mental health emergency, and 911 if you need any other emergency assistance.

• Nevada Department of Emergency Management Resources list has a disability-specific resource as well as plan-ahead guides: https://dem.nv.gov/preparedness/Preparedness_Links/
• FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination “Prepare for Disasters” link has accessible video and audio tutorials and suggestions for specific types of disabilities in disaster situations: https://www.ready.gov/
• Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Emergency Medical System List serve: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/EMS/dta/List/Emergency_Medical_System_(EMS)_-_Listserv/
• Nevada Department of Public and Behavioral Health Public Health Preparedness links: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/Preparedness/
• Nevada 211 Disaster links: https://www.nevada211.org/disaster/
• The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities’ Accessible Emergency Planning Toolkit: https://www.nevadaddcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NGCDD-Emergency-PreparednessToolkit-1.pdf