People with disabilities have different needs when emergencies, such as fires or earthquakes, strike our communities. As part of a bigger working group, Technology for Living has come up with some helpful links to help inform our members.
- Emergency Planning Guide
- BC Emergency Preparedness Guide for PWD
- Back-up Power for Ventilators
- Back-up Power for Bilevels
- BC Emergency Preparedness
- A Functional Needs Framework for Every Community: Planning for People with Disabilities in Emergencies and Disasters | DABC (disabilityalliancebc.org)
- Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Action Plan
Hospital Preparedness Forms
These forms have been designed to aid our members in preparing for travel or hospital admissions.
Emergency Preparedness Planning Video
This video reviews the emergency plan, types of equipment and supplies recommended by the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program of British Columbia during an emergency situation.