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a reader. This document was produced in cooperation with the Emergency
Management Division of the Washington State Military Department.
Disaster Tips for People with
Visual Disabilities
Canes
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If you use a
cane, keep extras in strategic, consistent and secured locations at
work, home, school and volunteer sites to help you maneuver around
obstacles and hazards.
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Keep
a spare cane in your emergency kit.
Alternate mobility cues
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If
you have some vision, place security lights in each room to light paths
of travel. These lights plug into electric wall outlets and light up
automatically if there is a loss of power. They will, depending on type,
continue to operate automatically for 1 to 6 hours. They can also be turned off
manually and used as a short-lasting flashlight.
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Store
high-powered flashlights with wide beams and extra batteries.
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Plan for
losing the auditory clues you usually rely on after a major quake.
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Service
animals may become confused, frightened or disoriented during
and after a disaster. Keep them confined or securely leashed or
harnessed. A leash/harness is an important item for managing a nervous
or upset animal. Be prepared to use alternative ways to negotiate your
environment.
Label supplies
- If helpful, mark emergency
supplies with large print, fluorescent tape or Braille.
Secure computers
- Anchor special equipment and large
pieces of furniture, such as computers and shelving. Create a computer backup system
for important data and store it off site.
Advocacy issues
- Advocate that TV news not
only post important phone numbers, but also announce them slowly and
repeat them frequently for people who cannot read the screen.
DOH Pub 821-004
Revised - March 2008
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