ANSI-HSSP Releases Workshop Report on Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities


Written by Phil on June 11, 2009 in disaster preparedness, Emergency Response.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Homeland Security Standards Panel (HSSP) has published a Workshop Report on the need for standards-based solutions to assist individuals with disabilities and special needs during emergencies or natural disasters.

The report details the purpose, scope, findings and recommendations, and next steps of the ANSI-HSSP Workshop on Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, held February 3–4, 2009, at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.

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FEMA Encourages People with Special Needs to Prepare


Written by Paul Kirvan on March 31, 2009 in Business Continuity, disaster preparedness, Disaster Recovery.

For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism may present special challenges. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Washington Emergency Management Division (WEMD) are urging residents of Washington state to be prepared.

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