[CCCNFBW] Fwd: Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, Feb. 17 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Sat Jan 31 22:21:25 UTC 2026

It is always good to have an emergency plan.
We used to do fire drills, when we were kids, that is what we were taught
to do in Girl Scouts.

Beth Greenberg

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Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Subject: Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, Feb. 17 4:30-6:30
p.m.
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Department of Social and Health Services featuring three people, arms
interconnected, inside an outline of the state of Washington. Home and
Community Living Administration

*January 29, 2026*
Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 4:30- 6:30
p.m.

Join Upstream Access
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at a hybrid online and in-person event in Portland with the option to
attend virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

This event centers lived experience and provides a space for community
members to share concerns, ask questions, and help shape future
accessibility initiatives. Your lived experience matters and we are here to
listen.
What to Expect.

Upstream Access will share practical strategies for emergency preparedness
tailored to your unique needs, covering:

   - Evacuation planning and accessible routes
   - Ensuring access to food, water, and medications
   - Maintaining power for essential medical equipment and assistive devices
   - Preparing for ice storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and other regional
   hazards

Interactive Discussion.

Following the presentation, we invite you to share your questions,
concerns, and experiences. This is your opportunity to:

   - Ask questions about emergency planning specific to your situation
   - Share concerns about current preparedness resources
   - Connect with others facing similar challenges
   - Help shape future accessibility initiatives

How to Participate.

*In-Person: *Standard Insurance Building Atrium. 900 SW 5th Ave., Portland,
OR 97204.

   - Registration is required to attend in person due to space limitations.
   Free food and drinks are provided. Please RSVP here.
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access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and
with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are
offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at
odhhaccessrequest at dshs.wa.gov.
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