Summer Ready Resources

There’s no doubt that summer is here! We have been experiencing consistent, record-breaking heatwaves. Extreme heat can be deadly! It’s very important to practice heat safety and to be prepared. For people with disabilities, it’s especially imperative to understand how heat can affect your health and to make a plan for how you will adapt to summer weather.

Additionally, extreme heat significantly raises the risk of wildfire, and it’s a great idea to create an emergency plan for yourself and your family in the event of a natural disaster and the need to evacuate.

Here are some resources to help you plan and prepare:

Ready.gov is a superb resource. Check out their #SummerReady information! You will find very helpful recommendations on how to get ready for extreme heat conditions. You can also find a variety of emergency preparedness information on how to make an emergency plan, how to assemble a “bug out bag,” and much more!

FEMA.gov is another excellent resource for information on weather-related emergency conditions and being prepared in the event of a disaster.

To find out more about the risk in your region, you may also want to reach out to your local Emergency Manager or CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).

Be sure to train your personal care attendent in your emergency plan. Have a list of important contact information with you.

While some emergencies are beyond your control, you can be proactive and make critical decisions that will affect your health and well-being in these stressful situations. This will help you achieve a much more positive outcome and might even save lives!