This is exactly what happened after 9/11. Seniors and people with disabilities who could not relocate were alone in buildings without assistance. This is an emergency planning issue. Many shelters are inaccessible. It is imperative to have a plan to target these buildings for people who "shelter in place"
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This is exactly what happened after 9/11. Seniors and people with disabilities who could not relocate were alone in buildings without assistance. This is an emergency planning issue. Many shelters are inaccessible. It is imperative to have a plan to target these buildings for people who "shelter in place"
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