Access and Functional Needs. Access and functional needs refers to individuals who may have needs before, during and after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to: maintaining independence, communication, transportation, supervision, and medical care. Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include those who have disabilities; live in institutionalized settings; are seniors; are children; are from diverse cultures; have limited English proficiency or are non-English speaking; or are transportation disadvantaged. Mental and Behavioral Health Services: Mental and behavioral health services are health services that restore hand/or provide coping strategies for a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. Pre-disaster Recovery Planning (Jurisdictional or Community): Pre-disaster recovery planning describes the establishment of processes and protocols, prior to a disaster, for coordinated post-disaster recovery planning and implementation through engagement between public health and key partners and sectors – including emergency management, healthcare providers, community leaders, media, businesses, service providers for at-risk populations, and more. (Definition adapted from the National Disaster Recovery Framework). Self-Sufficiency: Self-sufficiency refers to messages describing methods, tips, and strategies to assist members of the public focus on independence and self-reliance for health and well-being. Examples include: providing tips on self-care and staying safe and secure in one’s environment.
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Sources: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement