G197.mp4 May 2026

Ensure all designated shelters meet ADA accessibility requirements beyond just "physical access" (e.g., sensory-friendly areas).

Summarize the importance of shifting from "special needs" silos to an integrated, whole-community approach as outlined in the FEMA G197 Student Manual. g197.mp4

Establish formal roles for community leaders with lived experience in the planning phase. g197.mp4

Briefly state the goal of the report: to ensure that emergency plans account for individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs to meet legal and ethical obligations. g197.mp4

Below is a template for a "proper report" based on the G197 training objectives:

Does the plan provide for the maintenance of electricity-dependent medical equipment or refrigerated medications?

Assess the current emergency plan using the five CMIST pillars: