We conduct research on how disaster affects people with disabilities and provide training and resources so everyone can be better prepared and equipped in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Project REDD is
an affiliated project of the Center on Disability and Development at
Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Links of Interest
STATE/LOCAL
Governors Division of Emergency Management |
Provides updated information on emergency management at the county, city and state level for Texas
Texas Disaster Education Network (EDEN) | Educates citizens about disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Texas Department of State Health Services | Provides tips on how families can stay safe in the event of a natural disaster.
NATIONAL
American Red Cross |
Helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day.
Disability & Disaster Preparedness | Provides practical info for developing emergency plans and gives tips for first responders, emergency managers and service providers.
Disability 911 | Disaster preparedness information for people with disabilities, families, independent living centers and other organizations on disaster
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities | Includes a progress report on Executive Order 13347
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | Resources and information on emergencies and disasters from the Department of Homeland Security
Ready America | Educates and empowers Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
Working Conference on Emergency Management and Individuals with Disabilities and the Elderly | Provides info from the 2006 conference in Washington DC. and other resources in the area of Disability and Disaster.