Emergency Resources
***Emergency Alert System:From Disability.gov- On November 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time the Federal Communications Commission and FEMA will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). An announcement will come on every TV and radio channel indicating that there is an emergency. This will only be a test and you do not need to take any action. The purpose of this test is to find out how well the EAS can alert the public about dangers to life and property in the event of an actual emergency.
Delaware 911 Assist: Online Voluntary Emergency Registry
The Delaware ‘9-1-1’ Board, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Developmental Disabilities Council invites you to complete your information if you are a person with a disability, someone who is older, a person who uses English as a second language, or for a child in care. This registry is a secure site for you to enter your information for emergency use only. This information will help first responders help you. This registry is one step towards preparing yourself for any emergency in Delaware. There is also information included to help you prepare yourself in your own home right now. http://www.de911assist.delaware.gov/
CDC Earthquakes website:
CDC Earthquakes website has been updated. In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury from falling objects (and even building collapse) if you immediately Drop! Cover! Hold On!
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/
Diabetes Care During an Emergency:s
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/news/docs/disasters.htm?source=govdelivery%20
Disability.gov Emergency Preparedness Page:
The new Emergency Preparedness Page has many tools and resources that can help people with disabilities and others prepare for, and recover from, emergency situations and disasters. https://www.disability.gov/emergency_preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness:
During the events of Hurricane Irene, DEFV created an emergency resources page specific to hurricanes. For more information on hurricane and storm safety view the page.
Keep your child’s vital health information where others can find it:
Vial of Life Kit (New Castle County residents)
Call (302) 395-8184 for your home kit from New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division.
Triad File of Life Kit (Kent County residents)
Call (302) 739-4211 for your home kit.
File of Life Kit (Sussex County residents)
Call (302) 645-3468 for your home kit.
Delaware Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP):
The Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP) recognizes children with special healthcare needs for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. It is a pre-hospital notification program for any child who has special emergency care needs. When a child is registered in SNAP,EMS providers are alerted that the call is for a SNAP child. If medical information is available, providers will be able to give appropriate emergency care for the child and reduce the level of stress often experienced by the family when there is an emergency. In the event of a 911 call, the emergency medical service team, together with the family will determine the child's most important needs
SNAP matierals are also available in Spanish:
Back to Resources
