Emergency Information for People with Disabilities
Natural and human-made disasters and crises can have a significant impact on disabled people.
Shelters, resources and communications can be inaccessible at times. This page has resources specific to disability as well as general information to help you prepare in advance and face emergencies.
Shelters, resources and communications can be inaccessible at times. This page has resources specific to disability as well as general information to help you prepare in advance and face emergencies.
Disability & Disaster Hotline:
Call/Text: +1 (800) 626-4959
Email: [email protected]
By calling or texting this number 800-626-4959, callers agree to receive text messages.
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Sponsored by The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Call/Text: +1 (800) 626-4959
Email: [email protected]
By calling or texting this number 800-626-4959, callers agree to receive text messages.
If you no longer wish to receive text messages, you may opt out at any time by replying "STOP."
Sponsored by The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Federal Resources
- Ready.gov: Visit https://www.ready.gov/ or download the Ready.gov app for information on preparing for natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and severe weather events.
- https://www.fema.gov/: Download the FEMA app to access emergency shelters, emergency planning kits, and alerts from the National Weather Service.
Disabled & Affected by the California Wildfires?
Resources brought to you by the California Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
As Californians continue to face the challenges brought by the excessive winds and wildfires, we want to share information that we hope will support those affected by these natural disasters. We encourage individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations to seek out resources and accommodations they need from a variety of government and nonprofit services:
Temporary Housing Assistance
LA County Emergency Services
Find nearby evacuation shelters offering a safe space and resources during emergencies:
Resources brought to you by the California Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
As Californians continue to face the challenges brought by the excessive winds and wildfires, we want to share information that we hope will support those affected by these natural disasters. We encourage individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations to seek out resources and accommodations they need from a variety of government and nonprofit services:
Temporary Housing Assistance
- Explore temporary housing options available during emergencies:
- 211: Dial 211 or visit 211.org for local information about shelters, housing assistance, and other essential services.
- Airbnb: During emergencies, Airbnb activates its Open Homes Program, providing free or discounted stays to evacuees and relief workers. Visit Airbnb Open Homes to learn more.
LA County Emergency Services
- https://lacounty.gov/: Los Angeles County Emergency Services: Visit LACounty.gov Emergency Services for resources specific to Los Angeles County.
- SoCal Wildfires: Where Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fire victims can get help | abc7.com https://search.app/WqwZ9qg93NE3ikK1A
- Disaster Help Center https://search.app/nUam4xqjNF6QiTxH
Find nearby evacuation shelters offering a safe space and resources during emergencies:
- El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
- Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena
- Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
- Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City
From MutualAidLA, a live spreadsheet of emergency resources (link to shared Google Docs)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0
