Emergency Management

In accordance with F.S. Chapter 252 Section 365, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is to have a comprehensive and effective Emergency Management Program to ensure continuity of essential APD functions under all circumstances. APD collaborates with the State Division of Emergency Management and other government, non-government, and faith-based partners to plan for and carry out emergency response and recovery activities in support of persons with disabilities and their families.

APD provides clients, Waiver Support Coordinators (WSC), partners, providers, and staff with information to help meet their needs before, during, and after an emergency. The resource links listed below contain information to assist individuals with planning for and recovering from disasters or emergencies occurring in Florida.

When emergencies and disasters occur, APD provides timely and necessary information about the event and the resources available. Working with partners, our goal is to ensure individuals with disabilities are safe and can recover.

Emergency Management consists of four phases that are part of a continuous cycle that aims to reduce the impact of disasters and ensure effective recovery. The graphic below illustrates these four phases.

Resources

Personal Disaster Planning

• Florida Department of Emergency Management - Get a Plan           
• Florida Department of Health - Make A Plan
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Make A Plan
  

Create an Emergency Kit

• Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Emergency Preparedness Brochure
• Florida Department of Emergency Management - Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
  

Evacuation and Shelter Planning

• Florida Department of Emergency Management - Know Your Zone Know Your Home
• Florida Special Needs Registry
  

Protect Your Home

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Document and Insure Your Property
• Florida Department of Emergency Management - Flood Insurance
  

Financial/Insurance Preparedness

• Florida Department of Financial Services - Disaster Preparedness
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Financial Preparedness

Florida Hazards

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Disasters and Emergencies

Weather Site

• National Weather Service
               

Traffic

• Florida 511 Current Traffic Conditions  
• Florida Highway Patrol Traffic and Road Conditions

Medication

• Florida Department of Emergency Management - Medication Requirements