Emergency Preparedness
Disasters, whether they happen in our homes or communities, do not operate on a schedule, so it is important to be prepared when they strike.
KCDHH established a study group to address ways to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing Kentuckians are alerted, informed, protected and empowered before, during and after an emergency or disaster. After attending the Accessible Emergency Notification and Information: State of the Science conference at Gallaudet University in November of 2005, KCDHH asked for permission to post these fact sheets on our website giving the appropriate credit.
The CEPIN (Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network) project was supported by a cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness.
GENERAL PREPAREDNESS
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Disaster Preparedness Video (Signed and captioned)Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emergency Readiness Guide
Receiving Information in an Emergency: Televisions
HOME EMERGENCIES
Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Which smoke alarm is best for you?
Beware of the Dangers from Alternative Heating Sources during Power Outages
NATURAL DISASTERS
SEVERE WEATHER
Home Heating Winter Safety Tips
