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Weather Safety Information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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This page houses many weather safety resources, graphics, and videos that are accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community. 

 

The National Weather Service is developing more resources and various ways to provide information and materials to partners and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community. If you or one of your loved ones is deaf or hard of hearing this is a great resource to better understand the various ways to prepare for severe weather. 

 

What is the National Weather Service doing nationally for the deaf and hard of hearing community?

Over the last several years, the National Weather Service has been working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations across the country! Visit the nationally based NWS website for some information.

 

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Weather Resources

 

NOAA Weather Radios are the fastest way to receive a weather alert! 

 

Attachments for the deaf and hard of hearing include:

  • Bed Shakers

  • Pillow Shakers

  • Strobe Lights

The attachments connect easily into the back of a NOAA weather radio and provide necessary weather alerts and warnings.

 

NOAA Weather Radio Instructional Video

 

Weather Safety Information

Lightning Safety

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Severe Weather Safety

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Preparedness for Before and After Severe Weather

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Winter Safety

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Lightning Safety Video

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Flood Safety Video

Severe Thunderstorm Safety Video

Severe Weather Safety Video

Severe Weather Awareness Video

Rip Current Safety Video

Hurricane Awareness Video

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