{"id":26705,"date":"2014-03-18T01:39:26","date_gmt":"2014-03-18T06:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=26705"},"modified":"2014-03-18T01:39:26","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T06:39:26","slug":"severe-weather-preparedness-2014-arkansas-louisiana-new-mexico-oklahoma-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/03\/18\/severe-weather-preparedness-2014-arkansas-louisiana-new-mexico-oklahoma-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather Preparedness 2014 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good Afternoon,<\/p>\n

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 in ASL.<\/p>\n

Alerts:<\/p>\n

* Some cell phone carriers push important information to your location. Check with your provider to see if this service is available.<\/p>\n

* Emergency Alerts: http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n

Apps:<\/p>\n

* Red Cross Mobile Apps: the Red Cross Mobile Apps send information to your location in the text. This app also includes a weather radio as well as information of<\/span> what you should do before, during and after a weather related event. They have a separate app for tornadoes and hurricanes. http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/prepare\/mobile-apps<\/a><\/p>\n

* FEMA Smartphone Apps: http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/smartphone-app<\/a><\/p>\n

ASL Informational Videos: The following are a number of resources that provide information on preparing for disasters and things you should know.<\/p>\n

* http:\/\/www.txdps.state.tx.us\/dem\/asl\/index.htm<\/a>
\n* http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yk7NPQHi5hU<\/a> Thunderstorms approaching
\n* http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rd2ylQpVf9w<\/a> Information on tornadoes
\n* http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NjjQOLtL9tM<\/a> Weather watches and warnings
\n* http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vu_orwdGgtM<\/a> General preparedness-Make a plan, build a kit, stay informed
\n* https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/accessibleemergencyinfo\/asl-videos<\/a> Disaster topics
\n*\u00a0http:\/\/www.knowhat2do.com\/content\/disaster-preparedness-espa%C3%B1ol-american-sign-language<\/a>\u00a0– Spanish\u00a0version \u2013 disaster preparedness, site also has videos in ASL and Vietnamese<\/p>\n

Informational Websites:<\/p>\n

* http:\/\/www.weather.gov<\/a>
\n* http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/severe-weather<\/a>
\n* http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/americas-prepareathon<\/a>
\n* Spanish-language website http:\/\/www.listo.gov<\/a>.
\n* Follow the National Weather Service @nws
\n* FEMA @readygov on Twitter
\n* FEMA Region 6 \u2013 @femaregion6
\n* FEMA Region 6 Administrator – @femaregion6RA<\/p>\n

Linda Landers, MPA
\nRegional Disability Integration Specialist
\nU. S. Department of Homeland Security
\nFederal Emergency Management Agency-Region 6
\n800 North Loop 288
\nDenton, TX 76209<\/p>\n

(940) 230-6765 Cell
\nlinda.landers@fema.dhs.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.fema.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Region 6 is firmly committed to providing equal access to its programs, services and materials. Please contact me if you would like to request an accommodation or to obtain information in alternative formats.<\/p>\n

Region VI: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, & Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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…<\/p>\n

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