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Vulnerable Populations
In disaster preparedness and response, the term “vulnerable populations” is often used to characterize groups whose needs are not fully addressed by traditional service providers. Vulnerable populations may include people who feel they cannot comfortably or safely access and use the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, relief and recovery. They include individuals with the following functional needs: communications, medical, maintaining functional independence, supervision and transportation. 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.
Links for additional Vulnerable Populations Information:
Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness
Evacuation Planning Matrix for the Workplace
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities
Fact Sheet – Mental Health and Surviving Disasters or Mass Violence
FEMA – Individuals with Special Needs
National Organization on Disability
N.D. Centers for Independent Living
N.D. Department of Human Services
Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office on Disability
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