Texans with Disabilities Observe National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Texas Preparedness Month, as proclaimed by Governor Greg Abbott. This month serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout…
Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Severe Weather Preparedness 2014 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas)
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Good Afternoon, Spring is a time of unpredictable weather across our region. Please feel free to share the following information to anyone who might be interested. A number of links are provided with information in accessible format as well as…
Emergency Response and Disability for First Responders – FREE Webinar
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Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested. Emergency Response and Disability for First Responders Respuesta de Emergencia e Impedimentos para los Equipos de Primera Respuesta Event Date/Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:00 PM…
Pilot Radio Project Targets Alerts for the Deaf
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Pilot Radio Project Targets Alerts for the Deaf October 23, 2013 The R&D arm of NPR is involved in a pilot project to deliver emergency alerts to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in several Gulf states. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community
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Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community September 25, 2013 By Community Reports The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized the Harris County Citizen Corps’ deaf and hard of hearing Community Emergency Response Team…
FEMA and Ad Council Help Americans Prepare for Severe Weather – Wireless Emergency Alerts
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FEMA and Ad Council Help Americans Prepare for Severe Weather – Wireless Emergency Alerts New PSAs launch during Hurricane Preparedness Week as part of Ready campaign Recent severe weather and the start of the Atlantic hurricane season reinforce…