During severe weather season, families make plans for what they need to do in the case of a severe weather threat. When making your plans, University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Rachel Cowan, Ph.D., wants to remind you to remember your neighbors with disabilities.
In the event of a tornado or rising flood waters, those with physical disabilities might need assistance to get to safety.
“When making your household’s plans for severe weather, survey those in proximity to you, and identify those who might need assistance or could be at risk during severe weather,” said Cowan, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.