{"id":19858,"date":"2012-09-06T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T17:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=19858"},"modified":"2012-09-06T17:09:52","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T22:09:52","slug":"free-visual-fema-approved-fire-alarms-for-dhh-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/09\/06\/free-visual-fema-approved-fire-alarms-for-dhh-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Visual, FEMA-approved, fire alarms for D\/HH – Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Free Visual, FEMA-approved, fire alarms for Individuals who are Deaf or\u00a0Hard of Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mayor\u2019s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and the Houston\u00a0Fire Department (HFD) need your help in spreading the word about free,\u00a0portable visual fire alarms for qualified individuals who are deaf or\u00a0hard of hearing. ( See the flyer attached).<\/p>\n

WHO may be eligible?<\/p>\n

* Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and live in the City of\u00a0Houston or Greater Houston Metropolitan area<\/p>\n

* Require the use of visual fire alarm because of a substantial hearing\u00a0loss may qualify for free visual fire alarms.<\/p>\n

Note: There are no income requirements<\/p>\n

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WHAT will qualified applicants receive?<\/p>\n

* Qualified applicants will receive free, visual fire alarms that are\u00a0portable (can be moved or used while traveling).<\/p>\n

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WHEN will qualified applicants receive the alarms?<\/p>\n

* HFD will begin installing free visual fire alarms in the homes of\u00a0qualified individuals on September 1, 2012<\/p>\n

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WHERE can citizens receive more information?<\/p>\n

* Contact the Mayor\u2019s Office for People with Disabilities at<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a0281.936.0770 or 713.284.1990. Email: mopdmail@houstontx.gov<\/p>\n

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WHY should citizens call?<\/p>\n

* To receive free, FEMA approved visual fire alarms<\/p>\n

Persons interested in receiving free visual fire alarms must complete\u00a0a very short application form. Two meetings will be held at the\u00a0Metropolitan Multi-Service Center at 1475 W. Gray to assist citizens\u00a0with completing the form. Dates for the meeting are:<\/p>\n

* Monday, September 10, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\n* Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

If you have additional questions or need more information, please do\u00a0not hesitate to contact our office at the numbers \/ email shown above.<\/p>\n

Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word.<\/p>\n

Regards,<\/p>\n

Staff
\nMayor\u2019s Office for People with Disabilities
\n1475 W. Gray
\nHouston, Texas 77019
\nPhone: 713.284.1990
\nEmail: mopdmail@houstontx.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Free Visual, FEMA-approved, fire alarms for Individuals who are Deaf or\u00a0Hard of Hearing The Mayor\u2019s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and the Houston\u00a0Fire Department (HFD) need your help in spreading the word about free,\u00a0portable visual fire alarms for qualified…<\/p>\n

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