Emergency Kits for Evacuation for the Deaf, Blind, and Service Animals

5/12/2023 (Permalink)

Need some help or information about Emergency Kits for Evacuation for the Deaf, Blind, and Service Animals?

Emergencies can be difficult for anyone but here are some tips/ preventions to help.

• Emergency Kit for Evacuation for the Deaf, Blind, and Service Animals in Fayette County
• Storm Damage & Evacuation in Fayette County
• Low vision or hearing loss may make a power outage more difficult in Fayette County. Evacuation may also be more difficult.   

SERVPRO of Fayette County has these tips:    Have an evacuation emergency kit ready. You can also use it at home.   For people who have low hearing or deafness in Fayette County, consider the following:  

• Extra batteries for hearing aids 
• TTY   
• If you Sign, have a pen and paper for people who do not know Sign   
• Backup batteries for any augmentative communication devices  

For people who have low vision or blindness in Fayette County, consider the following:   

• Use large-print or Braille on labels   
• Magnifiers or other assistive devices    
• White cane (if you use one)   

Storm damage makes life more difficult for service animals too.  

For people who have service animals in Fayette County, consider the following:     Food, water, and other supplies  

Tell emergency responders that your service animal travels with you  . Help keep them safe also. 

Shelters and other buildings may not refuse entry to a service animal    

Links: https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs

If you have any questions give us a call today!

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Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

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