Central Georgia Medical Reserve Corps

Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs

Because of the CGMRC's medical focus, volunteers are particularly concerned for individuals who have special medical needs because these individuals often require more planning for emergencies. Some examples of invididuals who should make special emergency considerations are: people with medical conditions and/or disabilities, people with special dietary requirements, hearing or vision barriers, individuals with service animals, anyone needing special transportation, etc.

To assist these individuals with planning, the CGMRC has developed a presentation specifically designed to teach participants how to create an emergency plan that considers their medical needs. This presentation is called, “Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations.”

The presentation lasts approximately an hour, but can be adjusted if needed. It also can be generalized to simply talk about emergency/disaster planning for the general public. To request a presentation for your organization, click here or call (478) 207-1411.

For helpful tips and forms you can use to get your family prepared for an emergency, click here.

The CGMRC is also actively recruiting new members. Any individuals with a medical background who are interested in serving their community in a disaster is encouraged to join! For more information, call (478) 207-1411 or click here.