LCG Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop Hour Two

Emergency preparedness is vital for all residents, but for individuals with disabilities, it can involve unique challenges and considerations. This free, hands-on workshop is designed to help individuals with disabilities and their caregivers prepare for emergencies by offering practical guidance, local resources, and personalized support.



Through presentations, breakout sessions, and one-on-one assistance, participants will have the opportunity to:

Learn about disability-specific challenges in emergency situations
Explore local disaster resources available in Lafayette Parish
Begin creating a personal emergency preparedness plan
Assemble a starter emergency kit (supplies provided)
Get help registering for LafayetteNOW, LCG’s emergency notification system
LafayetteNOW delivers real-time alerts about severe weather, road closures, shelter information, and other critical updates. Attendees will receive in-person assistance during the workshop to sign up and customize their alert preferences.

Breakout groups will focus on sensory, ambulatory, cognitive/intellectual, and medically complex disabilities. Trained facilitators will work with each group to ensure information is relevant and useful.



Topics covered include:

Disaster Preparedness
Lafayette Parish Resources
Disability-Specific Challenges
Disaster Medical Operations
Personal Preparedness Plans
This event is made possible through collaboration with Families Helping Families of Acadiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government, Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Disability Access Solutions, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, Helen Keller National Center, and Volunteer Louisiana.