Climate Connections Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes
Mar 10, 2026
Herman Perotti, co-director of the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, is a disability rights and disaster preparedness expert. He discusses communicating with your support network when power or internet fail. He highlights practical preparedness tools, checklists, and an urgent Disability and Disaster Hotline.
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Plan Communication And Accessible Transport Early
- Plan emergency communication with your support network for power or internet outages.
- Decide who will check on you, where you'll meet, and identify accessible transportation early.
Identify Shelters That Can Meet Medical Needs
- Identify ahead of time which shelters can meet your medical needs and know your legal rights.
- Know you cannot be denied shelter entry due to disability and your service animal can stay by your side.
Use Partnership Resources And Hotline For Help
- Use resources from the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies to prepare a disability-specific plan and checklist.
- Call the organization's Disability and Disaster Hotline for urgent help during or after a storm.