[NFBofSC] Hurricane Ian

[Sarah Massengale]

Just a note on the app, there are some areas that aren’t totally accessible, but it is usable for the most part.  It may just be that you have to come up with a few work arounds when using it.

Sarah K Massengale
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, CPACC
District 6 Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
(803) 410-2735
skmassengale at gmail.com




> On Sep 29, 2022, at 3:16 PM, Nancy Irwin via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Here’s the link for the SC Emergency Manager app if anyone needs it.
> 
> 	
> SC Emergency Manager
> Your personal way to be ready.
>  <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-emergency-manager/id1378105431> <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-emergency-manager/id1378105431>	
> SC Emergency Manager <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-emergency-manager/id1378105431>
> Your personal way to be ready. <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sc-emergency-manager/id1378105431>
> 
> Nancy Irwin
> nancyeirwin at outlook.com
> Sent from my iPhone 
> 
> 
> On Sep 29, 2022, at 2:58 PM, David Houck via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>  NFB of SC President Marty McKenzie says the SC Emergency Management Division app is accessible.
> 
> I was interviewed by WLTX TV 19 concerning Ian.  Listen to your local TV station, radio station or weather radio to keep up on hurricane instructions.
> 
> As anyone, if you are in a flood prone zone or if you have trees which might fall on your property you may want to get together with a family member, friend or find a local shelter.
> 
> Secure things on your property that might be blown around by winds up to 50 mph.
> 
> Have a week's worth of non-perishable food, water and medications on hand in case of electrical or water outages.  It could take a few hours to a few days to get your residence up and running, depending upon damages.
> 
> If your residence or property is damaged, get your insurance agent involved quickly so you can begin restoration.
> 
> If trees or power lines are down, do not venture out.
> 
> If you need immediate help, contact Red Cross as they can help with food, clothing or temporary shelter.  If you need rescue call 911.  Remember, if winds are above 40 mph you may have to wait.
> 
> If you survived Hurricane Hugo without damage, you might be OK.  If you did not flood during the 2015 flood, you may be OK.  If you are unsure, do not take chances.  You are better off safe than sorry.
> 
> Contact the Federation Center of the Blind at 803-254-3777 or by email at nfbsc at sc.rr.com if you need help and we will contact the We Care committee or see if thee is any way we can be of assistance.
> 
> Don't forget - now is the time to charge your iphones and laptops!
> 
> By the way, I just heard longtime federationist Milton Tant passed away and the funeral will be held at Greenlawn in Spartanburg on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
> 
> David Houck
> Executive Director
> Federation Center of the Blind
> 
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