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Kentuckians face many natural disasters, mostly weather related, and man-made challenges throughout the year; from tornadoes, flooding, straight line winds, lightning, winter storms, hazardous chemical spills and daily personal emergencies. Every household and every business should be prepared to face these challenges at any given time. Please CLICK on the following link: Kentucky Emergency Management

This report identifies barriers, facilitators, and successful practices to providing effective emergency-related communications. The report examines the current state of affairs concerning the accessibility of emergency-related communications; reviews the enforcement 2 of disability laws and regulations as they pertain to effective communications before, during, and after emergencies. Information on the experiences and perceptions of people with disabilities as they relate to emergency-related communications is also provided. Please CLICK on the following link: Report

In times of emergency, being prepared can make a significant difference in safety and outcome. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HoH) individuals, specific adaptations and resources are necessary to ensure that critical information is received promptly and clearly. Please CLICK on the following link: Emergency Preparedness For D/HoH

In crisis situations, effective communication and preparedness can make all the difference, especially for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Ensuring their safety requires an understanding of their specific needs and the implementation of specialized resources and strategies. Please CLICK on the following link: Ensuring Deaf Safety In Crises

Communities are stronger and more resilient when everyone joins the team. People with disabilities often have experience in adapting and problem solving that can be very useful skills in emergencies. Please CLICK on the following link: Prepare For Emergencies Now

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Please CLICK on the followng link: Build A Kit

When emergencies strike, public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you. This article describes different warning alerts you can get and how to get them. Please CLICK on the following link: How To Receive Alerts

Learn how to prepare for, keep safe during and recover from disasters with this complete set of hazard information sheets. Please CLICK on the following link: Information Sheets

Emergencies can happen at a moment's notice. Mobility, hearing, learning, or seeing disabilities can create specific needs that individuals need to address to be able to respond to an emergency. Please CLICK on the following link: Disaster Safety For People With Disabilities

The idea of creating kits that keep your family alive until help arrives, until you find support, or until you can return home, can seem daunting. It feels like there is so much to make sure you have, so much to do, and so much to buy, and if you forget just one thing, you’re doomed. Don’t think about it that way. Break it down into individual pieces. Please CLICK on the following link: Creating A 72-Hour Emergency Kit