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FNSS TOOLKIT
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Review the FNSS toolkit components Examine each FNSS Toolkit Tab for further clarification
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Part 1
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3 rd party MOU’s and responder compliance with ADA Ensuring plans include individuals with disabilities Seek input from people with disabilities
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Government organizations Associations and Institutions participants Advocacy groups
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Texas Accessibility Checklist for Emergency Shelters Based on accessibility requirements contained in the Texas Accessibility Standards Guidance for ensuring shelters meet Texas Accessibility standards Temporary solutions for emergency Sheltering ramps
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Disability Contacts Excel Spreadsheet for Texas http://disabilityresources.tamu.edu/
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Important of knowing who is in your community Source of data differs from jurisdiction American Community Survey Best way to know is by talking with your disability partners
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Considerations for planning Developing partnerships with providers ◦ MOU’s Resource providers ◦ Medtrans/Public Transit ◦ Local public and private school districts ◦ Commercial vendors ◦ Faith-based organizations ◦ Dial-a-ride ◦ Taxi cab companies (with accessible vehicles) ◦ Assisted living facilities/senior centers ◦ Airport shuttle buses ◦ Rental car companies
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Part II
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FNSS Shelter positions ◦ PAS ◦ Medical staffing ◦ DME/CMS supplies ◦ Effective Communications Leader ◦ Emergency Case Managers ◦ Staff for Health/FNSS Intake ◦ Medical Appointment/Dialysis Coordinator Home and Community Support Services: TX Department of Aging and Disability Services http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/HCSSA/ hha.pdf
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Identifies FNSS needs Communication needs Ambulation ability DME CMS PAS Medical conditions Dietary
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Used by triage personnel at evacuation hub. Used to select best form of transport based on their functional or medical needs
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Attachment 1 – Behavioral Health Attachment 2 – Durable Medical Equipment Attachment 3 – Consumable Medical Supplies Attachment 4 – Oxygen Support Attachment 5 – Pharmacy Support Attachment 6 – Kidney Dialysis Attachment 7 – Public Health Shelter Checklist
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Attachment 1 – Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities, Functional and Access Needs During Disasters Attachment 2 – Talk Boards Attachment 3 – Pictograms Attachment 4 – Signage Attachment 5 –Emergency Sign Language & Deafblind Guidelines Attachment 6 –Communication Resource Specialists Attachment 7-Low Vision Font Attachment 8&9-Video Remote Providers/ Hardware & Software Specifications
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Checklist ◦ Water and Waste Management ◦ Fire Services ◦ Law Enforcement ◦ Power ◦ Hospitals/Healthcare ◦ EMS ◦ Public Works ◦ Communications ◦ Public Health
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Support services Transportation needed Medications Oxygen Pets
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Assess the appropriate transportation for use within the shelter Assess the appropriate transportation need when discharged from shelter
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Part III
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An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Resource Specialists The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities Texas Prepares website Additional links
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Emergency First Responder: The Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network ASL Preparedness Video for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Northeast Texas Public Health District National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Videos Texas Prepares Videos Just Ask (Blind Assistance Video)
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FUNCTIONAL NEEDS SUPPORT SERVICES TOOLKIT https://www.preparingtexas.org/preparednes s.aspx?page=32137bc8-eed7-42bb-ad7e- 2765fd8abdb9 https://www.preparingtexas.org/preparednes s.aspx?page=32137bc8-eed7-42bb-ad7e- 2765fd8abdb9
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