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Wildfire evacuations exposed gaps for people with disabilities, officials say; durable medical equipment, transportation and shelter access were primary issues
Summary
Officials described interruptions during recent Los Angeles wildfires, with some DOR offices closed intermittently and independent living centers supporting shelters; witnesses said rapid evacuations exposed gaps in transportation, medical equipment access and shelter accessibility.
State agency representatives described operational challenges and community impacts during recent Los Angeles wildfires, saying evacuations, power outages and redirected transit created obstacles for people with disabilities.
Department of Rehabilitation witnesses reported intermittent closures of 10 Los Angeles area offices during the fires because of road closures, power outages…
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