Citation
(2003), "Orientation Manual for First Responders on the Evacuation of People with Disabilities", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 12 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.2003.07312dab.007
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Orientation Manual for First Responders on the Evacuation of People with Disabilities
Orientation Manual for First Responders on the Evacuation of People with DisabilitiesFA-235200231 pp.Free
Copies can be requested from the Publications Center, United States Fire Administration, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21717. Tel: (800) 561 3356 or (301) 447 1000. Fax: (301) 447 1052; www.usfa.fema.gov/
The first section of this manual provides guidance on dealing with the disabled in emergency situations, such as identifying those with special needs and disabilities in the community and including them in emergency preparedness planning. The remainder of the manual contains information on types of impairment and rescue techniques involving wheel chairs, evacuation devices, and carrying techniques.