Emergency Planning and Safety

Parents tell us...

"Before I had my son I didn't worry about earthquakes. Now I have to plan a battery backup for his wheelchair."

"After our first ER visit I learned to have all paperwork ready to go, in the car, and in his backpack."

"Our whole family feels better knowing that there is a plan for everyone, including the cat."

Medical emergencies

Some children need the emergency room more often than others. This toolkit can help you plan for the emergency room

Emergency information form for children with autism

Medical form for emergencies

Planning for a future mental health crisis. Yours or your child's/youth's, Oregon's declaration of mental health treatment DMHT

NAMI tip sheet: Managing a mental health crisis

Natural disasters and other emergencies

Emergency preparedness (natural disaster) from Alaska

Helping your family cope after a disaster

Safekids Worldwide: Videos for families of children with special needs

Toddler girl sitting on the floor eating from a bowl

"I have to be extra careful visiting my grandparents. There have a pool and take a lot of medications."

"I want to keep my daughter safe, but I also don't want to hold her back with my fears."

Prevention Resources

Oregon Poison Center open 24/7

Safekids Oregon Coalition

Wandering

Bullying information for kids

Targeted student safety plan template for school

Impulsive behavior

Poison

Falls and head injuries

Car seats

Medical conditions that might require a special car seat

Water safety

Safety products you might consider

Preparing youth with autism for police interactions

Tom Sargent Safety Center: Doernbecher

Disclaimer

Inclusion of resources on our site does not imply endorsement nor does exclusion mean we do not think it is valuable. We work to keep our list of resources current and relevant but it is not exhaustive.