Demand Accessible Disaster Preparedness for the Floridian Disabled Community


Demand Accessible Disaster Preparedness for the Floridian Disabled Community
The Issue
Every hurricane season, disabled Floridians face dangerous barriers — from inaccessible evacuation buses to shelters without power or medical accommodations. These gaps in planning put lives at risk and leave too many people behind when disaster strikes.
Accessibility isn’t a luxury: it’s survival. With more than 4.5 million Floridians living with disabilities, we need a disaster system that works for everyone.
We’re calling on the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) to:
✅ Provide accessible evacuation transportation statewide.
✅ Ensure all emergency alerts are available with captions, ASL, and accessible text.
✅ Guarantee that shelters meet ADA standards and have reliable power.
✅ Include disabled community voices in every stage of planning.
Before the next storm hits, FDEM must act to make disaster preparedness equitable and inclusive.
✍️ Sign this petition to demand accessibility, safety, and dignity for every Floridian — because no one should be left behind.
#EqualStormsUnequalRelief

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The Issue
Every hurricane season, disabled Floridians face dangerous barriers — from inaccessible evacuation buses to shelters without power or medical accommodations. These gaps in planning put lives at risk and leave too many people behind when disaster strikes.
Accessibility isn’t a luxury: it’s survival. With more than 4.5 million Floridians living with disabilities, we need a disaster system that works for everyone.
We’re calling on the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) to:
✅ Provide accessible evacuation transportation statewide.
✅ Ensure all emergency alerts are available with captions, ASL, and accessible text.
✅ Guarantee that shelters meet ADA standards and have reliable power.
✅ Include disabled community voices in every stage of planning.
Before the next storm hits, FDEM must act to make disaster preparedness equitable and inclusive.
✍️ Sign this petition to demand accessibility, safety, and dignity for every Floridian — because no one should be left behind.
#EqualStormsUnequalRelief

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Petition created on October 27, 2025