FEMA Offers Tips for Texans with Disabilities on Winter Preparedness

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Office of the Texas Governor, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

FEMA Region 6 Disability Partner Winter Preparedness Tips

FEMA Region 6 Disability Partners,

The FEMA Region 6 DIA team is reminding everyone to not get caught without a plan! As preparations are made for the holidays, do not forget to also prepare for the winter weather that is expected to move in later this week.

Below you will find a list of online resources for holiday and winter preparedness tips.   

Preparedness Videos | Ready.gov – there are many preparedness videos under the sub heading of Preparing Individuals and Communities with ASL.  All videos do have captioning. 

Holiday Safety Social Media Toolkit | Ready.gov

Personal Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities Social Media Toolkit | Ready.gov

Winter Weather | Ready.gov

Winter Storm Preparedness & Blizzard Safety | Red Cross

Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices (adapacific.org)

Be prepared for a winter storm (ready.gov)

Easterseals | Winter Safety Tips for People with Disabilities

Winter Weather Safety Social Media Toolkit | Ready.gov

Personal Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities Social Media Toolkit | Ready.gov

Winter Weather Safety Graphics | Ready.gov

FEMA’s Winter Weather Preparedness Video in ASL

       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamBg9yarl8&feature=youtu.be

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday!