Emergencies: What to Think About Before You Need It
Summary
Emergency preparedness guide for autistic young adults 18+ focusing on 72-hour disaster survival with sensory-safe systems. Includes laminated contact lists, grab-and-go kits, two evacuation routes, monthly 5-minute drills, and exact 911 scripts for fire, medical, power outage, intruder, and tornado scenarios.
Key Points
- Five non-negotiable skills require laminated contact lists in wallet/fridge/kit, 72-hour backpack with water/food/meds by door, two mapped evacuation routes practiced monthly, silent phone alerts via FEMA/NOAA apps, and rotating monthly drills under 5 minutes
- 72-hour sensory kit essentials pack 12 water bottles, 18 protein bars, 7-day medications, power bank, noise-canceling headphones, 5lb weighted lap pad, $200 cash, red flashlight, N95 masks, and ID copies in backpack
- Emergency script templates provide exact 911 wording for fire with address/autism note, medical crisis listing meds/allergies/quiet ambulance request, power outage with appliance unplugging, and intruder whisper-lockdown protocol
- Monthly rotating drill schedule cycles fire evacuation under 4 minutes, medical 911 script under 2 minutes, kit grab under 90 seconds, and tornado safe room under 45 seconds with video comparison tracking
- Escalate to 911 immediately for fire/smoke, breathing difficulty, chest pain, intruder, severe weather warning, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness with autism disclosure for calm responder request
Emergencies like fires, power outages, medical crises, severe weather, or intruders create sensory overload and confusion for parents and autistic young adults because sirens blare, crowds form, decisions freeze under stress, and communication breaks down without clear steps. This guide builds complete sensory-safe systems with visual checklists, exact phone scripts, grab-and-go kits packed with calming tools, monthly practice drills, nationwide resources, and detailed explanations of WHY each step prevents panic or injury. GOAL: Build full 72-hour kit, complete 12 monthly drills with response under 5 minutes, and confidently handle any crisis within 3 months.
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