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Preparing for Fires and OtherEmergencies
Presenters:Chris Lacy, Autism ALERT, Inc.
Lisa Braxton, National Fire Protection Association
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SAFEChris Lacey, BSME, [email protected]
Founder of
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Who Am I?
No one cares how much you know until they know how much youcare.
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What Are Your Concerns?
What are your biggest safety concerns?
Persons with autism are 7 times more likely to encounter lawenforcement.
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Medical ID Jewelry
Ingenuity is bred of necessity and determination.
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Special ID Cards
Ingenuity is bred of necessity and determination.
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Info Sheets
The basics
People in the know
Communication abilities
Medical and drug concerns
Sensory issues
Approach / de-escalation techniques
Atypical responses Odd behaviors
Date last updated
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Car / Home Decals
Alert first responders in case you can not!
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Family Picture
Child having a meltdown
Lost child / family member
Photos can speak when we can not.
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Caregivers Guide
Instruction manual for your child
Teach siblings too!
Dont forget relatives / babysitters / other
caretakers
Life is all about the details.
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Refrigerator Safety Pack
Large envelope on
refrigerator: EMERGENCYMEDICAL INFORMATION
Info sheets
Family picture
Nearby water sources
Blueprint of home (incl.security/lock info)
Phone list
Instruction sheets
A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plannext week.
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In an emergency
Emergency Suitcase
What will you pack?
Calling 911
Be specific!
Call ahead
Let the ED know you are coming
Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf.
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Technology
What are you most
likely to have near or
with you at all times?
Never overlook the obvious.
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ICE
ICE = In Case of
Emergency
List persons familiar
with the
individual with autism
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Tracking Devices
GPS
Perimeter /vicinity alarms
Child locators
Project Lifesaver,Caretrak, EmFinders
Let us hope it never happens but be ready if it does.
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Search and Rescue
Do a rapid search
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
Have info sheets available
Post persons at key places (i.e., WATER)
Do NOT set up the command center nearchilds residence
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in autistic
individuals.
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Search and Rescue
Bring out the dogs
A word about scent items
Be creative!
Toys/objects, food, movies, songs
Nobody misses the elephant in the room; its the mouse we
forget to look for.
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Away From Home
Visit or alert local police department
Perimeter alarm system
Consider temporary tattoos
Carry important paperwork and numbers
Raise awareness and tolerance
Understanding breeds acceptance.
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Interacting with First Responders
Reach outEducateAnticipate scenariosDirect the interactionYou have skills; use them
Be the person who has no regrets: be READY.
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For More Information:
Training for First Responders and
Caregivers: www.AutismAlert.org
Information on Autism Safety: www.SelectAutismMerchandise.com
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What Are Your Concerns?
Discussion
Persons with autism are 7 times more likely to encounter lawenforcement.
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A lack of words
Does not meana lack of
thought.
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Fire and Life Safety Tips for People
with Autism and their Families
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Lisa Braxton
Associate Project Manager
National Fire Protection Association
Public Education Division
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Founded in 1896
Headquarters in Quincy, MA
More than 70,000 members
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To reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other
hazards on the quality of life by providing andadvocating consensus codes and standards,
research, training, and education.
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To eliminate fire deaths and injuries through
effective public education programs and
information.
To ensure that strategies are included to reach
those at highest risk, including young children,
older adults, and people with disabilities.
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Materials from todays webinar:
The PowerPoint and recording will be sent to all participants. Email Phuong([email protected] ) if you experience any issues.
Website:
www.autismnow.org
Information & Referral Call Center:
1-855-828-8476
Next Webinar:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 2:00-3:30PM, EDT
Transportation Options and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
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