Checking local weather alerts…
Choose ways to receive warnings, reach shelter and keep essential equipment working that fit your daily needs. Practice the plan with people you trust.
Think about daytime and nighttime. If you cannot hear an alarm, a compatible weather radio can use a flashing light or bed shaker. Check which attachments your device supports and practice using them. Keep more than one way to receive warnings.
Choose a shelter you can reach and identify help or transportation you may need. Discuss the route with someone you trust before severe weather arrives. Tell shelter staff about access needs and any assistance you need with daily activities. Include your service animal in the plan.
List the devices and supplies you depend on each day. Ask your equipment supplier about suitable backup power and how long it will last. Keep chargers, spare batteries and communication aids ready. Decide where you can go if your equipment cannot work safely at home.
Write down how you communicate and the help you may need. Keep a copy where you and trusted helpers can find it. Use a format that works for you, such as large print or pictures. The resources below include ASL videos, symbol-supported weather guides and an easy-read evacuation guide.