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Thankfully we are not heavily impacted by hurricanes locally, but seeing the devastation of these storms that might be affecting loved ones is overwhelming. We found these beneficial resources with links to help prepare yourself and your family.
Hurricane season in Texas starts June 1st and ends November 30th. Meteorologists predict this year may be more active than usual, so it is critical you and your family make a preparedness plan now! Even if you don’t live in a hurricane zone, Texas weather can be wild and unpredictable– it is never too early to review your family’s preparedness plan for tornadoes, wildfires, and other weather-related disasters. Reviewing and updating your emergency kit will help make sure you’re not caught off guard if disaster strikes. Personal preparedness is especially critical for people with disabilities; to that end, the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) has gathered resources for disaster planning below.
Emergency Preparedness and People with Disabilities
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages all Texans to visit ready.gov, which includes personal preparedness tips for all types of man-made and natural disasters. The disability page includes tips on building a disability-specific emergency kit, as well as:checklists for emergency communication plans;
emergency preparedness videos in open-captioning and American Sign Language (ASL); and
instructions on converting to electronic benefits in order to mitigate disruptions following a disaster.