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Emergencies

Plan evacuation assistance

Helpers and a suitable method are agreed with the person.

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  • Cost: Not specified
  • Impact: Not specified
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Evidence not rated

Done when

Helpers and a suitable method are agreed with the person.

Helpers and a suitable method are agreed with the person.

Who this is for

People with limited mobility and willing helpers.

Why this matters

The person can define the assistance they need.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Ask the person about transfers, equipment and communication needs.
  2. Discuss accessible routes and transport with building staff or local responders.
  3. Name primary and backup helpers and rehearse only what everyone can do safely.

Evidence and references

  • Other
    Disaster safety for people with disabilities(Opens in a new tab)American Red Crossประเมินผู้ช่วย อุปกรณ์ การขนส่งและศูนย์พักพิงตามความต้องการของเจ้าตัว อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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