Community emergency operations plans omit transport of durable medical equipment during evacuations. How should the CRC respond within community emergency systems?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Leaving the wheelchair or oxygen concentrator behind isn't a minor packing error—it's a survival problem. The CRC should push community emergency partners to plan for DME transport. Quiet acceptance of the omission keeps people unsafe.
Full Explanation
Disability-inclusive community emergency systems should account for durable medical equipment during evacuation and sheltering. Rehabilitation counselors advocate with emergency management partners to close planning gaps. Ignoring DME needs increases health and participation risks for people with disabilities.