Emergency & Disaster 
         Emergency & Disaster 
             Preparedness
             Preparedness
            Case Manager’s and other provider’s role
                  Thank you 
       for the emergency and disaster plans you have already in place! 
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Who?
   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
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness 
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness 
   – Personal Plan of Support
   – 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
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – 
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – 
   Elders/Seniors
   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
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – 
   Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – 
   Variety 
   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