There are an estimated 1.5 million Ontarians with disabilities and special needs. For those living with a physical, visual, auditory and/or other non-visible disability, emergency preparedness should also involve incorporating special accommodations into their emergency plans.

Emergency Management Ontario and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario have developed an Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs. To best prepare for an emergency according to one’s special needs, please refer to the appropriate category in this guide for a list of suggested emergency survival kit items and contingency planning considerations.

Click here to view the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs [PDF]

The Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs is also available in six other languages:

• French [PDF]
• Chinese [PDF]
• Italian [PDF]
• Portuguese [PDF]
• Punjabi [PDF]
• Spanish [PDF]

Emergency Preparedness Video

EMO has launched its emergency preparedness video in American Sign language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).

• Watch “Are you Prepared” in ASL
• Watch “Are you Prepared” in LSQ