People who may have difficulty seeing, hearing or walking, or have mental health or medical problems, may have added challenges in an emergency situation. The following information will help people who may need assistance in an emergency situation.

You Can Help

Being Prepared

• Ready New York: Guide for Seniors and People with Disabilities: The emergency reference card included in this brochure should be filled out to help seniors or people with disabilities have information close at hand in
  an emergency.
  Other languages: [Spanish] [Chinese] [Russian] [Haitian-Creole] [Korean] [Yiddish] [Italian] [French]




Call 311 to have a copy of this brochure mailed to you.



This brochure is also available in an audio format (English only) . To receive an audio copy, call 311 (TTY:212-504-4115) or download it here.




• My Emergency Plan Workbook: will help you create an emergency plan and have important information ready to use. Fill in the fields in the workbook and save it or print it. Store it in a safe, accessible place such as your Go Bag.
  Other languages: [Spanish] [Chinese] [Russian] [Haitian-Creole] [Korean] [Italian]




This brochure is also available in an audio format: download a recording of the guide.

More Resources

• ReadyAmerica has very helpful emergency preparedness information for people with disabilities as well as specialized information for seniors.



• The New York City Department for the Aging provides a list of special resources to help seniors prepare for emergencies



• The American Diabetes Association provides tips for preparedness for people with special medical needs, such as diabetes



• The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) provides resources in English and Spanish to help people who may need assistance prepare in advance for emergencies.



• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides free, downloadable tools that help prepare service providers, mental health and substance abuse consumers and their caregivers prepare for emergencies.

Last Updated: March 29, 2012