Whole Community Approach Emergency Disaster Preparedness How can

Whole Community Approach Emergency & Disaster Preparedness How can each of us provide services and support in our local Montana communities? Presented by Jude Monson, Summit Independent Living Center, Inc.

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Case Manager’s and other provider’s role Thank you for the emergency and disaster plans you have already in place!

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Who? Everyone who provides services and supports has a role! • Regional Program Officers • Case Managers • Life Skills Trainers • Personal Care Assistants • Independent Living Specialists • Peer Advocates • Others: in family, friendship, neighborhood or home

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Personal Plan of Support Group Home, Vocational or Day Programs • Residential Habilitation • Vocational – supportive living • Day services – at a site • Adult Companion • Adult Foster Support • Assisted Living • Legal guardianship • Personal Representative

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Elders/Seniors Support in home In home – family or unrelated – paid or unpaid • Caregiver for a few hours as needed • Live in caregiver • Senior Companion • Meals on Wheels Assisted Living or Nursing Home, Hospital and Schools • Internal policy and procedure

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – Variety Plans: They are all important and who knows about them! • Medical and Health Directive • Durable power of attorney for health care & HIPAA release • Durable power of attorney for finances • Revocable living trust • Legal will • Advance Directives • Personal Care Plan • Wellness and Recovery Action Plan

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness – In Home Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for people who want to remain in their home • Contacts: List and where is it kept? • Home safety: Practice every 6 months • Shelter in place: For how long – 72 hours – Food and Water supply • Other shelter options that are accessible:

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Specific Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Written Plan • Personal Support Plan • Smart 911 – Missoula and Butte/Silverbow • Vial of Life – It’s really a baggie with your basic information • Current Plan: Are there some additions you could make from list? Concerns: Personal privacy and safety of • Legal Documents • Medical Information

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Questions only answered through personal choice decision making • If I can’t speak for myself who do I trust to speak for me? • Who do I want and trust to now my medical and prescription needs? • Do I have all my ID information in one place? • Do I have accessible shelter or am I planning for accessible shelter? • Do I have accessible transportation or do I know someone who does? • Do I have an extra battery or charge cord for my cell phone? • Am I at risk of domestic violence?

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Choice, Control and Direction • I have the right to develop a personal emergency plan so that I have more control over my life when the uncontrollable happens. • Personal power and independence comes from assuming responsibility for our needs and owning the consequences of our actions. • Who are the people who can tell their 2 -4 minute story on You. Tube about how using their plan made an emergency go smoother? • How will I continue to educate the people I work with about updating a current personal emergency plan?

Whole Community Approach Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Importance & Confidence

Thank you for preparing for the Whole Community Approach Jude Monson Program Manager Summit ILC, Inc. 700 SW Higgins, Suite 101 Missoula, MT 59803 (406) 728 -1630 www. summitilc. org jmonson@summitilc. org