Pripåra Hao
Pripåra hao is a Chamorro phrase which means “prepare yourself” or“ get ready.” In addition to general emergency preparedness planning, individuals with disabilities have additional needs before, during, and after an emergency situation that have to be included in their personal plan to ensure safety and allow for speedy recovery back to normalcy. Individuals with disabilities who are self-sufficient in normal circumstances may need the help of others during an emergency situation. These needs include, but are not limited to, medical treatment and medication plans, use of and relocation of assistive devices in the event of evacuation, appropriate transportation plans, and care of service animals.
The first step to making your plan is to assess or determine what you and your family are able to do. What can you handle without the help of others? What areas do you need help with? These may include:
- sheltering options,
- putting together adequate emergency supplies,
- evacuation routes,
- what to do during loss of power, water, and telephone service,
- medical care,
- ways of communicating,
- transportation,
- supervision of children and adults with medical, physical, or intellectual conditions,
- availability of resources to maintain independence.
More detailed information is provided in the links below:
Pripåra Hao - Emergency Preparedness Guidebook for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF)
Offers recommendations and tips for your preparedness plans based on type of disability, as well as type of hazard. The guidebook also contains handy forms for your personal support network, medical information, and more for you to keep in your files.
Pripåra Hao Emergency Preparedness Checklist (PDF)
Are your ready for the next emergency? Use this handy checklist to keep you prepared during a typhoon, earthquake, or any other major emergency.
Pripåra Hao Emergency Preparedness Poster (PDF)
Emergency Preparedness Forms
Videos
Emergency Preparedness Video 1
Emergency Preparedness Video 1 - Transcription
Emergency Preparedness - Pripåra Hao
TV Spot 1
:30 seconds
- Lisa: Isn't it terrible? I heard on the national news four people with disabilities were left behind and died in yesterday's disaster? Could that happen to us?
- Linda: No, not me! I'm putting my Go Kit together now! Right, buddy?
- Jay-Lynn: Yup! Medication and copies of prescriptions, a communication card, and paper and pen. And your wheelchair.
- Linda: Do you have my important papers?
- Jay-Lynn: They're right here. Your ID, insurance cards, special instructions, emergency and medical information.
- Linda: I'm good to go! I'M READY!
- For more information, call Guam Homeland Security at 475-9600 or Guam CEDDERS at 735-2477.
Emergency Preparedness Video 2
Emergency Preparedness Video 2 - Transcription
Emergency Preparedness - Pripåra Hao
TV Spot 1
:30 seconds
- Lee: Hi, I'm Lee Cruz.
- Bill: And I'm Bill Fuppul.
- Lee: As an individual with a disability, I know that in times of disaster or emergency, special supports are often needed.
- Bill: Do you have plans for special transportation, medical needs, or power for specialized equipment during a time of disaster?
- Lee: Do you have a personal network of support, people you know who will help you? Do they know your plan?
- Bill: Take control! Make emergency plans now!
- Lee: Don't be left out, overlooked, or unprepared! Get Ready!
- For more information, call Guam Homeland Security at 475-9600 or Guam CEDDERS at 735-2477.
For printed copies of the Emergency Preparedness Forms, or the Pripåra Hao Guidebook or Checklist, contact Guam CEDDERS at 735-2477.
For more Emergency Preparedness Information call the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Civil Defense at 475-9600.
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