Emergency Management
In accordance with F.S. Chapter 252 Section 365, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is to have a comprehensive and effective Emergency Management Program to ensure continuity of essential APD functions under all circumstances. APD collaborates with the State Division of Emergency Management and other government, non-government, and faith-based partners to plan for and carry out emergency response and recovery activities in support of persons with disabilities and their families.
APD provides clients, Waiver Support Coordinators (WSC), partners, providers, and staff with information to help meet their needs before, during, and after an emergency. The resource links listed below contain information to assist individuals with planning for and recovering from disasters or emergencies occurring in Florida.
When emergencies and disasters occur, APD provides timely and necessary information about the event and the resources available. Working with partners, our goal is to ensure individuals with disabilities are safe and can recover.
Emergency Management consists of four phases that are part of a continuous cycle that aims to reduce the impact of disasters and ensure effective recovery. The graphic below illustrates these four phases.
Resources
Personal Disaster Planning
- Florida Department of Emergency Management - Get a Plan
- Florida Department of Health - Make A Plan
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Make A Plan
Create an Emergency Kit
- Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Emergency Preparedness Brochure
- Florida Department of Emergency Management - Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
Evacuation and Shelter Planning
- Florida Department of Emergency Management - Know Your Zone Know Your Home
- Florida Special Needs Registry
Protect Your Home
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Document and Insure Your Property
- Florida Department of Emergency Management - Flood Insurance
Financial/Insurance Preparedness
- Florida Department of Financial Services - Disaster Preparedness
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Financial Preparedness
All Hazards
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Disasters and Emergencies
- Florida Division of Emergency Management – Hazard Watch
- AlertFlorida - Statewide Notification Initiative
Weather Site
Traffic and Road Conditions
Health and Medical
- Florida Division of Emergency Management - Medication Requirements
- University of Colorado Denver - Medical Device Power Calculator
Contact Information
Karen Hagan
Emergency Coordination Officer
Office: (850) 412-0085
Cell: (850) 545-7724
Karen.Hagan@apdcares.org
Eddie Kay Harris
Alternate Emergency Coordination Officer Everbridge Coordinator
Office: (850) 922-7533
Cell: (850) 274-1458
Eddie.Harris@apdcares.org
Bryan Russell
Access and Functional Needs Coordinator
Office: (850) 404-5973
Cell: (850) 661-3372
Bryan.Russell@apdcares.org