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From page 54... ... 54 TCRP LRD 59 gies.478 In the course of planning and implementing emergency preparedness activities, transit agencies must account for transportation equity in emergencies, such as considering accessibility for compliance with the ADA, as well as the unique needs of minority, low-income, and LEP persons and households without vehicles. This section concludes with a brief discussion of the use of new and emergency technologies in emergency and disaster planning and recovery. Read the entire page →
From page 55... ... TCRP LRD 59 55 The Stafford Act defines a federally declared "major disaster" as: [A] ny natural catastrophe…, or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, in any part of the United States, which in the determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under this Act to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused thereby. Read the entire page →
From page 56... ... 56 TCRP LRD 59 the broad authority to develop and enforce the regulations necessary to prevent the introduction or spread of communicable disease from foreign countries into the United States or between states.497 The secretary of HHS has the designated powers and authorities during a declared emergency and the general power to take "such action as may be appropriate to respond to the PHE, including making grants, providing awards for expenses, entering into contracts, and conducting and supporting investigations into the cause, treatment, or prevention of a disease or disorder."498 5. FTA Administrator The U.S. DOT FTA Administrator may, "[i] Read the entire page →
From page 57... ... TCRP LRD 59 57 Emergency management addresses all activities the transit system takes to prepare a plan to reduce the impact of various emergencies that may arise. Transit agencies must develop, update, and implement a plan of action in the event of various emergency and disaster situations. Read the entire page →
From page 58... ... 58 TCRP LRD 59 According to the U.S. DOT, "the critical needs of individuals with disabilities during an emergency include the evacuation of transit systems, getting to safe shelter in the event of a natural disaster, and full access to transportation systems when there is a need to evacuate a particular location."518 During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require additional assistance with evacuation and using transportation to get to a safe place. Read the entire page →

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... 54 TCRP LRD 59 gies.478 In the course of planning and implementing emergency preparedness activities, transit agencies must account for transportation equity in emergencies, such as considering accessibility for compliance with the ADA, as well as the unique needs of minority, low-income, and LEP persons and households without vehicles. This section concludes with a brief discussion of the use of new and emergency technologies in emergency and disaster planning and recovery.

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... TCRP LRD 59 55 The Stafford Act defines a federally declared "major disaster" as: [A] ny natural catastrophe…, or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, in any part of the United States, which in the determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under this Act to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused thereby.

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... 56 TCRP LRD 59 the broad authority to develop and enforce the regulations necessary to prevent the introduction or spread of communicable disease from foreign countries into the United States or between states.497 The secretary of HHS has the designated powers and authorities during a declared emergency and the general power to take "such action as may be appropriate to respond to the PHE, including making grants, providing awards for expenses, entering into contracts, and conducting and supporting investigations into the cause, treatment, or prevention of a disease or disorder."498 5. FTA Administrator The U.S. DOT FTA Administrator may, "[i]

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... TCRP LRD 59 57 Emergency management addresses all activities the transit system takes to prepare a plan to reduce the impact of various emergencies that may arise. Transit agencies must develop, update, and implement a plan of action in the event of various emergency and disaster situations.

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... 58 TCRP LRD 59 According to the U.S. DOT, "the critical needs of individuals with disabilities during an emergency include the evacuation of transit systems, getting to safe shelter in the event of a natural disaster, and full access to transportation systems when there is a need to evacuate a particular location."518 During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require additional assistance with evacuation and using transportation to get to a safe place.

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