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Summary

Since persons with disabilities need to be more prepared than others to be safe during disasters; this guidebook has been prepared for the protection of persons with disabilities. This guidebook regarding disability-inclusive disaster preparedness provides guidance and attempts to minimize the loss of life and property of persons with disabilities due to disasters.

The book incorporates information such as the classification of disability, severity of disabilities, emergency plans, and preparedness plans based on the type of disasters, and emergency shelter plans. It further provides information on potential barriers to accessibility of services and resources for persons with disabilities with their probable solutions, the importance of Awareness, Capacity Building, and Training, and province-wise emergency contact details to contact during disasters.