[MD-Sligo] FW: Emergency Preparedness event on Sept. 14 at the Wheaton Recreation Center

[Deborah]

I am announcing this event even though it is the same time as the chapter meeting.  Someone asked me to change the time of the chapter meeting so people could ggo to this event, but I would rather not do that at the last minute.  If you decide to go to this event, gather as much information as you can, try to evaluate whether each agency is providing equal information and service access to blind people, and let us know what you find.

 

Debbie\

 

 

From: Francie Gilman [mailto:franciegilman at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:48 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Emergency Preparedness event on Sept. 14 at the Wheaton Recreation Center

 

Hello folks,

 

This looks like an excellent and timely program. Please send the info below to anyone who might benefit, and thank you!

 

Francie

 

 

September is Emergency Preparedness Month!

Independence Now (the local Center for Independent Living) is partnering with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services to host an event where individuals with disabilities can have their emergency preparedness questions answered, participate in life-saving training, and meet their local emergency officials. The goal is to ensure that people living with disabilities feel engaged and aware of their options for emergency preparedness planning. Participants will benefit from accurate and up-to-date information on how to plan for an emergency, and agencies will provide essential information directly to people with disabilities, as speakers or as exhibitors or both.

 

Date: Saturday, September 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

Location: Wheaton Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave., in the Social Hall on the 2nd floor.

Free and open to the public.

 

Here's what to expect:

Planning for an Emergency

Communication Tips During an Emergency
Meet your emergency officials
CPR Training
Learn about Disasters
Emergency Kits
Bring your questions
Vendors

 

Presenters:

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

MC Fire and Rescue

Red Cross

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

 

For more information: Contact Independence Now at info at innow.org <mailto:info at innow.org>  or 301-277-2839

 

ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary
aids or services will be provided upon request with as much advance notice as possible,
preferably at least five (5) full business days before the event. To request any reasonable
accommodation to participate in the event, please contact Carly Clem at
carly.clem at montgomerycountymd.gov <mailto:carly.clem at montgomerycountymd.gov>  or call 240-777-1252, MD Relay 711.

 

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