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Special Needs Resources
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The Marquette County Health Department presents information for persons with special needs to assist them in finding resources to enhance their
lives
National resources
City of Laguna Beach
,
California
http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/community/disaster/special.htm
Disaster preparedness information
for special needs populations: infants, toddlers, children and latch-key kids,
elderly, disabled or persons under medication and pets
Pennsylvania Department of Health:
Special Populations Emergency Preparedness Planning
http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=171&q=233957
In disaster preparedness and response, CDC defines
special populations as groups whose needs are not fully addressed by
traditional service providers or who feel they cannot comfortably or safely
access and use the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, relief
and recovery. They include but are not limited to those who are physically or
mentally disabled (blind, deaf, hard-of-hearing, cognitive disorders, mobility
limitations), limited or non-English speaking, geographically or culturally
isolated, medically or chemically dependent, homeless, frail/elderly and
children.
PrepareNow.org: Supporting
special needs and vulnerable populations in disasters
http://www.preparenow.org/links.html
This site offers access to a diverse array of
organizations and resource information related to emergency preparedness and
planning.
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/
FEMA is part of the Department of Homeland Security's Emergency
Preparedness and Response Directorate. FEMA has more than 2,600 full time
employees. They work at FEMA headquarters in
Washington
D.C.
, at regional and area offices across the country, the
Mount
Weather
Emergency
Operations
Center
, and the
National
Emergency
Training
Center
in
Emmitsburg
,
Maryland
. FEMA also has nearly 4,000 standby disaster assistance employees who are
available for deployment after disasters. Often FEMA works in partnership with
other organizations that are part of the nation's emergency management system.
These partners include state and local emergency management agencies, 27
federal agencies and American
Red Cross.
FEMA:
Special Populations Fire-Safe Checklist: A Fire-Safety Fact Sheet for People
with Special Needs
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/fswy23.pdf
More
than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires, and approximately 25,000 are
injured.
Special
populations such as older adults, people with disabilities, the deaf and hard
of
hearing
and the visually impaired can significantly increase their chances of
surviving a
fire
by practicing proven fire safety precautions.
County/Local resources
Marquette County Commission on Aging:
Serving the seniors of
Marquette
County
and those who care about them
Index of
Supportive
Services in Marquette County
It shall be the mission of the Commission on Aging to
secure and insure the independence and dignity of the County's older adult
population. Said mission to be accomplished through the assessment of
needs, resource development, centralized planning, advocacy, and assistance to
local service providers in the development and support of necessary programs.
The commission shall act as a focal point for the provision of information and
training on programs and issues related to older adults.
Marquette City Police Department Triad for Seniors
http://www.mqtcty.org/departments/police/triad.htm
A Triad consists of a three-way effort among the Sheriff,
Police Chiefs and senior leadership in a county. In
Marquette
County
the Michigan State Police also play an active role. These groups have agreed
to work together to reduce the criminal victimization of seniors and enhance
the delivery of law enforcement services.
Triad provides an opportunity for the exchange of information between law
enforcement and senior citizens. It focuses on reducing unwarranted fear of
crime and improving the quality of life for seniors. Triad is tailored to meet
the needs of our county and is governed by a senior advisory council.
Marquette
County
Community Information System
http://www.mqtinfo.org/health_human0007.asp
Local directory of health care facilities and services
State resources
Michigan AARP
http://www.aarp.org/mi/
The long-standing service record of AARP and its members stems from its
founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, and her belief in the power of people working
together for the greater good.
Project Perform: Parent Experience and Resources: Family
Outreach and Referral Model
http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform/Contents.asp?ListType=IS&FilterID=40
This site is intended to provide information and
resources that improve and enhance the health and wellness of children with
special needs.