​​​Many people with special needs and disabilities have additional challenges in preparing for emergencies. Those persons with special needs and disabilitiesHandicap Needs: Elevator, Ramp, Handicap Parking should visit the links below to find out about special precautions they can take and help that may be available for them. If you have friends, family members or neighbors who are elderly have disabilities, please make sure to check on them when a disaster appears eminent or if one has just happened.

The Maryland Department of Disabilities web site has more information about Emergency Preparedness.