PREPARING FOR DISASTERS

This four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that.

These presentations are presented by Florida Family Leaders Network and Family Network on Disabilities.

July 11, 2023 7:00pm

Learn about what you need to do to prepare for upcoming disasters. What do you need to do within your home as well as outside your home? What supplies do you have and what do you need to purchase? What should you do to protect your home, your valuables and your loved ones?

July 18, 2023 7:00pm

It's important to have the necessary supplies for a disaster kit. Learn about what needs to go into a disaster supply kit, how long to prepare for, what to consider for loved ones with special needs, and how to store the supplies.

July 25, 2023 7:00pm

Evacuation and Shelter planning takes early awareness and education. This webinar will guide your planning and give you tips to make sure you and your loved ones will be safe in the event of needing to leave your home and find shelter. Special needs planning is discussed in this workshop.

August 1, 2023 7:00pm

Planning for and surviving through a disaster can be stressful for both you and your family members. Learn tips for recognizing stress in this situation and how to manage those feelings. Resources will be shared.

Registration required to receive zoom link. Please click below to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOuurTMuHNxQma0uNBPnkQdEzzdIjtiJ

For questions or additional information, contact:

Angela Miney, Family Partner

(352) 273-8380

aminey@peds.ufl.edu

Lisa Math serves as Director of Family STAR program (Support, Training, Assistance, and Resources) for Family Network on Disabilities. She is also a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS-F) with an endorsement in working with Families. Her most important role is that as a parent of a 25 year- old young adult who has multiple medical conditions and mental health challenges.

Email: lisam@fndfl.org
Website: fndusa.org
Phone: (800)825-5736

FND has been supporting families and youth (age 26 and younger) with disabilities since 1985. We provide information, resources, support and trainings to families, caregivers, youth, providers, related service projects and school districts across the state of Florida at no charge.

The Florida Family Leaders Network is a family-professional partnership comprised of family, youth, and professionals, all of whom are committed to serving children and youth with special healthcare needs.