1. Whole Community Approach Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
How can each of us
provide services and support
in our local Montana communities?
Presented by Jude Monson, Summit Independent Living Center, Inc.

2. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Case Manager’s and other provider’s role
Thank you
for the emergency and disaster plans you have already in place!

3. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Who?
Everyone who provides services and supports has a role!
Regional Program Officers
Case Managers
Life Skills Trainers
Personal Care Assistants
Independent Living Specialists
Peer Advocates
Others: in family, friendship, neighborhood or home

4. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Personal Plan of Support
Group Home, Vocational or Day Programs
Residential Habilitation
Vocational – supportive living
Day services – at a site
Adult Companion
Adult Foster Support
Assisted Living
Legal guardianship
Personal Representative

5. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Elders/Seniors
Support in home
In home – family or unrelated – paid or unpaid
Caregiver for a few hours as needed
Live in caregiver
Senior Companion
Meals on Wheels
Assisted Living or Nursing Home, Hospital and Schools
Internal policy and procedure

6. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Variety
Plans: They are all important and who knows about them!
Medical and Health Directive
Durable power of attorney for health care & HIPAA release
Durable power of attorney for finances
Revocable living trust
Legal will
Advance Directives
Personal Care Plan
Wellness and Recovery Action Plan

7. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – In Home
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
for people who want to remain in their home
Contacts: List and where is it kept?
Home safety: Practice every 6 months
Shelter in place: For how long – 72 hours – Food and Water supply
Other shelter options that are accessible:

8. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Specific Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Written Plan
Personal Support Plan
Smart 911 – Missoula and Butte/Silverbow
Vial of Life – It’s really a baggie with your basic information
Current Plan: Are there some additions you could make from list?
Concerns: Personal privacy and safety of
Legal Documents
Medical Information

9. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Questions only answered through personal choice decision making
If I can’t speak for myself who do I trust to speak for me?
Who do I want and trust to now my medical and prescription needs?
Do I have all my ID information in one place?
Do I have accessible shelter or am I planning for accessible shelter?
Do I have accessible transportation or do I know someone who does?
Do I have an extra battery or charge cord for my cell phone?
Am I at risk of domestic violence?

10. Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Choice, Control and Direction
I have the right to develop a personal emergency plan so that I have more control over my life when the uncontrollable happens.
Personal power and independence comes from assuming responsibility for our needs and owning the consequences of our actions.
Who are the people who can tell their 2-4 minute story on YouTube about how using their plan made an emergency go smoother?
How will I continue to educate the people I work with about updating a current personal emergency plan?

11. Whole Community Approach Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Importance & Confidence

12. Thank you for preparing for the Whole Community Approach
Jude Monson Program Manager Summit ILC, Inc. 700 SW Higgins, Suite 101 Missoula, MT (406)