InDepth: SEVERE WEATHER and Disability

When natural disaster strikes, time and mobility are crucial to reach safe ground or find shelter. During a severe weather event the risk of injury is high for everyone, but it's higher for people with disabilities. Disaster preparedness needs to include people with disabilities as a key focus. Specific training for people with disabilities, who face more challenges when disaster hits, is essential. • • Presented by Elena Down • Add your voice at www.endthecycle.org.au • • Published on Mar 25, 2013

Keywords: emergency disaster community lifesaving