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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Lawsuit

Emergency Preparedness Case Settlement Release 2014
Stipulation of Settlement and Remedial Order 2014

Memos of Understanding between New York City and the Disability Community Click Here.

Susan Dooha, Executive Director of CIDNY, Testimony (doc)
Margi Trapani, Director of Communications and Education, Testimony (doc)
Judge Furman’s Opinion and Order (doc)
Department of Justice – Statement of Interest (doc)
Emergency Preparedness Lawsuit News

Emergency Responder Agencies

New York City’s Office of Emergency Management website
New York City Fire Department
New York City Police Department
New York State Emergency Management Office
Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross in Greater New York

Emergency Planning Information

U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy on preparing the workplace for everyone
Assisting People with Disabilities in a Disaster (FEMA)
Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities (FEMA)
National Organization on Disability, with a special section on Emergency Preparedness
U.S. Access Board’s list of resources on emergency evacuation and emergency preparedness
National Center on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities website

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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact / Hours and Location
    • Employment at CIDNY
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Coalition Partners
    • Annual Reports
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions – Messaging and Communications
    • Accessibility Tools
  • Programs
    • Community Health Advocates
    • Employment
      • Youth Services
    • Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN)
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Mental Health
    • Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)
    • NYC Care
    • NY Connects
    • Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS)
    • Open Doors Transition Center
    • Peer Access
    • Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTHP)
    • Veteran Direct Care Program
  • Resources
    • Education
    • Food Access
      • Greenmarkets and Accessibility
    • Health Care
    • Housing
    • Independent Living Skills Training
    • Individual and Systems Advocacy
    • Information and Referrals
    • Long Term Care
    • Nursing Home Transition and Diversion
      • Home-Based Application Support Services (HASS)
    • Peer Counseling
    • SSI and SSDI
    • Transportation
  • Advocacy
    • Health Policy
    • Housing Policy
    • Education Policy
    • Employment Policy
    • Transportation Policy
    • Voting Rights
    • Organizing with CIDNY Action Network
    • Policy Agendas
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Testimony
    • Litigation Updates
      • Curb Cut Case
  • Media
    • Media Coverage
    • Press Releases
    • Reports
    • Storytelling
    • Newsletters
    • 2024 Annual Fundraiser Gallery
    • Gallery
    • Willowbrook 2025
  • CE
  • Event Calendar
    • CIDNY Gala 2025
  • DONATE
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