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…
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Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community
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…
Tornado Caught Deaf Family Off Guard; Now Face Communication Barrier with Relief Agencies
Tornado Caught Deaf Family Off Guard; Now Face Communication Barrier with Relief Agencies By Christiaan Patterson May 29, 2013 When the tornado on May 20th struck Moore, warning was given to the public and sirens went off. But what happens…
FEMA and Ad Council Help Americans Prepare for Severe Weather – Wireless Emergency Alerts
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…
Nomination Period is Open for The 2013 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards
Nomination Period is Open for The 2013 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards till June 5 The application period for the 2013 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness (ICP) Awards is now open. Please nominate outstanding individuals, organizations, Citizen Corps Councils and…
Texas & Oklahoma – More Information regarding bad weather, resources, and others
Texas Task Force 1 Deploying to Oklahoma Search & rescue teams to arrive early Tuesday morning AUSTIN – Texas Task Force 1, the state’s elite search and rescue team, was activated this evening to assist local officials and first responders…