Emergency Preparedness Kick Off! Free Registration and giveaways!

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Emergency Preparedness Kick Off

The title says Disaster Preparedness. People with disabilities and Access and Functional Needs

The Office of Disability Rights, The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Age Friendly DC, the DC Developmental Disabilities Council, and the Partnership for Inclusive Development invites you to get disaster prepared! In Celebration of the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act we are kicking off a Disaster Preparedness Forum.

When: Wednesday, July 18th

Time: 6 (six) to 8 (eight) p.m.

Location: Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Lower Level Meeting Room 4

  • Learn about what to do in an emergency or disaster situation
  • Learn how to build a disaster preparedness kit
  • Learn how to make a plan that is tailored just for you!

We ask for your help in providing feedback as to what was helpful and what could be improved. Our plan is to hold this forum in all 8 Wards over the next 6 months and your feedback is crucial in improving the Forum.

Accessibility: The location is wheelchair accessible. There will be onsite ASL-English Interpreters.

To request other reasonable accommodations or if you have questions please contact Julia.Wolhandler@dc.gov or 202-727-2890.

Please RSVP !

 

Transportation to the Disaster Preparedness Kick Off Forum:

Via Metro: The closest metro stop is Cleveland Park (red line). If taking the elevator, once you exit the elevator you will be facing Connecticut Avenue. Turn left and continue down the sidewalk parallel to Connecticut Avenue. Cross over Ordway Street and continue down the side walk parallel to Connecticut Avenue. There will be shops and restaurants on your left. Once you arrive to Macomb Street do not cross Macomb street but cross Connecticut Avenue. The library will be a few steps to your right.

Via Bus: The closest bus stop is Connecticut Avenue and Macomb Street, bus L1 or L2. Once you exit the bus the library will be directly in front of you.

Via Car: There is street parking available.