[NFBWATlk] Not sure I like this idea...

[Merribeth Greenberg]

The data base makes sense for those that have mobile disabilities.
I think it would be better to have a neighborhood captain that could
deligate responsibilities and one of those be checking on the neighbors
that have disability.
The emergency services will be overwhelmed with people that have life or
death needs and don’t need to be checking on people who are not hurt.

Beth Greenberg


On Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM Kris via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> I’m glad, because I think mapping is important. However, I buried the
> actual question a little too much in my post apparently. My actual question
> is what do you think about these idea of a database listing where disabled
> people live? Is this a good thing or is this a not so good thing?
> “To succeed  you have to believe in something with such a passion that it
> becomes a Reality.”
>
>
> > On Jan 25, 2025, at 5:44 PM, Susan Prows via NFBWATlk <
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I’m for a mapping of the neighborhood so that we can depend on each
> other because if you do any kind of emergency preparedness class, they
> always tell you to have 2 to 3 weeks of supplies because you don’t know if
> fire or police can get to your area so that they they do teach you they
> neighborhood mapping I’m with you, Kris
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 25, 2025, at 4:29 PM, Kris Colcock via NFBWATlk <
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> It is an idea based in a desire to ensure all are safe in an
> emergency, but
> >> history shows that such lists may be used in a negative way. Due to the
> >> individuals who lost their lives because they use wheelchairs and were
> >> unable to leave the disaster area, there is a call to create a
> "Disability
> >> Database". A list of where individuals with disabilities live so that
> first
> >> responders can ensure they are evacuated in times of disaster.
> >>
> >> In my work with the Kitsap County Accessible Comunitiy Advisory
> Committee,
> >> this idea has been brought up to the committee as a potential solution.
> I
> >> spoke out against it saying that instead we need to rely on creating a
> more
> >> cohesive neighborhood system where all individuals in a neighborhood
> know
> >> each other and we can work together to ensure our neighbors are safe.
> the
> >> Kitsap County Emergency Management Division is looking at attempting to
> >> model the Bainbridge Prepares program of mapping a neighborhood so that
> you
> >> know about the people who live around your area. Dave R. from the KCEM
> is
> >> quick to say you can't rely on the government in times of disaster but
> >> instead be prepared to rely on yourself and your community.
> >>
> >> When I spoke up at the meeting against such a database I was met with
> >> resistance. So I wonder, what do you think? Here is a link to the
> article:
> >>
> https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/01/24/many-with-disabilities-cant-flee-fires-on-their-own-could-a-database-help/31264/
> >>
> >> Kris
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