[Nfbofsc] FW: Are You Prepared for Hurricane Florence?

Mon Sep 10 22:53:38 UTC 2018

Steve Cook

District 2 State Board Member of the NFB of SC

1st Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC

1st Vice President of the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

The Governor of South Carolina has issued a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Florence.  Are you ready?

The first step for individuals with disabilities in preparing for an emergency is developing emergency and communication plans. 

*	Learn how you can prepare for a hurricane by  <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=457d55632d&e=79a1c95e5b> following this link to resources from ready.gov. 
*	Stay up to speed with the developments from your local news, national news, and the Internet.   <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=3bfc6b3ae0&e=79a1c95e5b> Click here for a link to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division's (SCEMD) Facebook page. 
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=784a78fdb7&e=79a1c95e5b> Download the SCEMD's new app and get updates on your mobile device.
*	View the SCEMD 2018 Hurricane Guide  <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=078b8195bd&e=79a1c95e5b> here. 
*	If you have to evacuate, the  <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=aab63a6ef0&e=79a1c95e5b> Show Me: A Communication Tool for Emergency Shelters <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=8bd7bf3d96&e=79a1c95e5b>  was created to address communication barriers during emergency situations and may be a good solution for staff members assisting you to determine your needs. There is also a mobile app called Show Me for Emergencies that can be downloaded to your phone. 
*	In the event of an evacuation,  <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=ba2886e950&e=79a1c95e5b> you can find a list of emergency shelters here. 
*	Find out how Able SC can assist you during this process  <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=e3c594c176&e=79a1c95e5b> here. 

 Additional resources for individuals with disabilities from Ready.gov can be found at:  

*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=b4e8eeaa2a&e=79a1c95e5b> Individuals with Disabilities Home Page 
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=bfb58f7c02&e=79a1c95e5b> E <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=b64bd9681d&e=79a1c95e5b> mergency Communication Plan for parents and children (PDF)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=62f45a1e3e&e=79a1c95e5b> Prepare for Emergencies Now, Information for People With Disabilities (PDF)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=e0f4ab7fc0&e=79a1c95e5b> Commuter Emergency Plan (PDF)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=3ef3210670&e=79a1c95e5b> We Prepare Everyday (Video)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=d128bf86ed&e=79a1c95e5b> Be Informed (Video)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=734e489215&e=79a1c95e5b> Make A Plan (Video)
*	 <https://able-sc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c86fb5ede9ea4a8329ed696f6&id=079400bbb5&e=79a1c95e5b> Build A Kit (Video)  

If you need assistance with planning for an emergency,  please contact us at 800-681-680/TTY: 803-779-0949, or dtempio at able-sc.org. 

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Able South Carolina

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