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September is National Preparedness Month!
Get Informed
- Prepare for disasters that could affect your area, which ones could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place.
- Sign up for your county alerts with a mobile phone number and/or email address to stay informed: https://calalerts.org/signup.html
Make a Plan
In the event of a disaster could you make it on your own for
several days? After a
disaster you may not have access to a medical facility or even a
drugstore. It’s crucial to plan for your daily needs and
know what you would do if they become limited or
unavailable. Know who to contact and have a list ready and
available.
Build a Kit
In addition to having your basic survival supplies, an emergency kit should have items to meet your individual needs in various emergencies. Consider the items you use every day and which ones you may need to add to your kit. Consider additions below:
- Keep handheld electronic devices charged and loaded with videos and activities.
- Purchase spare chargers for electronic devices and keep them charged.
- Include sheets and twine or a small pop-up tent (to decrease visual stimulation in a busy room or to provide instant privacy).
- Consider a pair of noise-canceling headphones to decrease auditory stimuli.
- Have comfort snacks available.
Learn more: https://www.ready.gov/september
Please check out the linked video with ASL interpretation: Be Ready: Disaster Preparedness for Families with CYSHCN (American Sign Language version) – YouTube.
Also available: Emergency Preparedness Brochure for the Deaf Community