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| Disability
Network Directory /
Disability
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Disability
Network Directory
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Montgomery
County Government does not endorse or assume responsibility for
any product,
method, service or treatment listed in this resource directory that
is not a County program.
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Evacuation
and Disaster Resources
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| American
Red Cross - Montgomery County Chapter |
2020
East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
301-588-2515
(V)
202-728-6400 (General Information)
1-800-882-3737 (Toll Free) |
| Provide
practical and helpful awareness and educational information that shows
the public how to save lives, reduce injuries, and protect their homes
from disaster. Also provide shelter, food, and clothing to address
basic human needs. |
| Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
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1-800-621-3362
(Toll Free)
1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
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| Money
or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses in an
area whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses
are not covered by insurance. Temporary housing, repair, replacement,
permanent housing construction, disaster-related medical and dental
costs, disaster-related funeral and burial costs, clothing, household
items, fuel for primary heat source, disaster damaged vehicle, and
moving and storage expenses related to the disaster. |
| Inclusive
Preparedness Center |
1010 Wisconsin
Avenue, NW, Suite 340
Washington, DC 20007
E-mail: info@inclusionresearch.org
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202-338-7158
(V)
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| Assist
local emergency planning organizations in the planning for individuals
who need specialized communications, transportation, medical supports,
training, workshops, and on-site technical assistance. |
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| Job
Accommodation Network (JAN) |
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1-800-526-7234
(Toll Free)
1-877-781-8403 (TTY)
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| Publish
the "Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities
in Emergency Evacuation Plans". |
| National
Organization on Disability (NOD) - Emergency Preparedness for Persons
with Disabilities |
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1625 K Street,
NW, Suite 802
Washington, DC 20006
E-mail: epi@nod.org
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202-293-5960
(V)
202-293-5968 (TTY)
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| National
outreach, education, and awareness efforts to ensure that people with
disabilities take measures to prepare themselves for emergencies.
Also ensure that emergency managers address disability concerns and
that people with disabilities are included in all levels of emergency
preparedness planning, response, and recovery. Workplace Emergency
Preparedness 8-week training program for businesses. |
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| Public
Health Emergency Hotline - Montgomery County |
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240-777-4200
(24-Hour Hotline)
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| Taped
information during time of non-emergency. Staff at other times. |
| U.S.
Fire Administration (USFA) |
16825 South Seton
Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 |
301-447-1000
(V)
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| Prevention,
preparedness, and response by providing national leadership to local
fire and emergency services. Fire prevention and safety campaigns. |
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Carly
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Luecking, Disability Policy Specialist
240-777-1246 (V) • MD Relay 711
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