{"id":11005,"date":"2010-06-30T04:37:11","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T09:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=11005"},"modified":"2010-06-30T04:55:26","modified_gmt":"2010-06-30T09:55:26","slug":"hurricane-preparations-for-people-with-disabilities-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/06\/30\/hurricane-preparations-for-people-with-disabilities-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparations for People with Disabilities 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hurricane Preparations for People with Disabilities 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 1st through November 30th is hurricane season. Texans with disabilities
\nshould begin preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters that may
\nstrike with very little warning. People with disabilities, their families
\nand attendants must consider matters of mobility, transportation, and
\nelectric\/ electronic assistive devices and service animals that may make
\nevacuation more difficult.<\/p>\n

DARS urges our consumers to pre-register for transportation assistance with
\nthe Texas 2-1-1 Information and Referral Network and inform your family,
\nfriends and neighbors in advance that you might need their assistance
\nthroughout the hurricane season.<\/p>\n

For preparation tips, please visit the Texas Division of Emergency
\nManagement web site at http:\/\/www.txdps.state.tx.us\/dem<\/a><\/p>\n

The Department of State Health Services developed the Ready or Not Have a
\nPlan web site, It is an interactive Web site that promotes preparedness in
\nTexas; please visit http:\/\/www.texasprepares.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional helpful information is also available at
\nhttp:\/\/www.Ready.gov<\/a> and http:\/\/www.redcross.org<\/a><\/p>\n

GETTING TO KNOW 2-1-1<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:
\n2-1-1 provides a voluntary registry for people who need assistance and
\nevacuation in the case of an approaching hurricane. The public may register
\nyear-round.<\/p>\n

ELIGIBILITY:
\nEligible registrants:<\/p>\n

You have a disability or special health care need and require assistance to
\nevacuate.
\nYou cannot drive and cannot arrange transportation.
\nYou do not have a vehicle and you have no one else to help you evacuate.
\nINTAKE PROCEDURE:
\nCall 2-1-1 and select Option 4 to register or ask questions<\/p>\n

Relay Users should call 1-877-541-7905<\/p>\n

Registry information will be forwarded to local Offices of Emergency
\nManagement OEMs. Local OEMs have the responsibility for evacuations.<\/p>\n

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:
\n2-1-1 will stop entering people into the Registry 3 days (72 hours) before
\ntropical storm force winds are projected to make landfall. If you register
\nafter this time, 2-1-1 will refer you to local OEMs for registration.<\/p>\n

OTHER INFORMATION:
\nOnce registered, caller information is not removed from the database. There
\nis no need to call and verify registration. People who registered last year
\nmay re-register again this year if their information has changed.<\/p>\n

Service pets will not be separated from their owners while in transit or at
\nthe shelter. Non-service pets may be crated during transit and may be kept
\nin separate facilities.<\/p>\n

Emergencies and disasters can happen any time. Keep emergency supplies on
\nhand in your home, office, and car \u2013 especially during hurricane season.
\nYou\u2019ll need non-perishable food, water and batteries. You\u2019ll also need cash,
\ncredit cards, copies of medical prescriptions and insurance documents.
\nDon\u2019t forget products for babies, the elderly and special health care needs.
\nWhen local officials call for a mandatory evacuation, top off your gas tank
\nbefore you get on the road.<\/p>\n

When a storm is anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico, be prepared to evacuate.
\nMake your evacuation plans now \u2013 before a storm \u2013 and get your emergency
\nsupplies together now \u2013 before a storm.<\/p>\n

LEAVE EARLY IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
\nWhen a hurricane threatens, be prepared. It will take much longer to travel
\nduring a mandatory evacuation. If you\u2019ve got special health care needs \u2013 and
\ncan travel on your own \u2013 it is a good idea to leave ahead of the crowd. Make
\nyour evacuation plans in advance, Bring medical supplies along with your
\nemergency kit. Learn your routes ahead of time.<\/p>\n

ACCESSIBLE TIPS AND GUIDELINES
\nGo to: http:\/\/www.txdps.state.tx.us\/dem\/pages\/deaflink.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

STAY INFORMED WITH INDIVIDUAL NOTIFICATION
\nThe Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS) is a service contracted by the
\nState of Texas designed to address communication for all persons who are
\nDeaf and Hard of Hearing, Blind and Deaf Blind. In minutes after receiving
\nauthorized emergency information, Deaf Link produces an “air ready” alert
\nfor broadcast by cable or television stations in sign language, voice and
\ntext.<\/p>\n

Deaf Link is continuing to gather email addresses, state and zip code
\ninformation for the Accessible Hazard Alert System – Individual
\nNotification. The emergency notification can be sent to email, pagers, cell
\nphones (with text capability), and PDAs (with email capability). This
\nservice can provide users with access to emergency information for their
\nrespective county, city or state. The AHAS-IN (individual notification) can
\nbe received in American Sign Language (ASL), English text, voice and can
\nalso be received by Braille capable devices for blind or deaf and blind
\ncitizens.<\/p>\n

This alert system is in addition to alerts on television and any other
\nhazard information you have access to. To register, go to
\n http:\/\/www.deaflink.com\/ahas\/ahas.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Your information will be good for one year. You will receive one reminder to
\nre-new your information before it expires.<\/p>\n

Source:
\n http:\/\/www.dars.state.tx.us\/announcements\/20100629.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hurricane Preparations for People with Disabilities 2010 June 1st through November 30th is hurricane season. Texans with disabilities should begin preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters that may strike with very little warning. People with disabilities, their families and…<\/p>\n

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