With the extreme cold and snow that has been plaguing most of the country, not only people with disabilities but their service animals too are at risk during emergencies. How do you and your service animal prepare if the electricity goes out and the heating system fails? How do you and your service animal prepare […]
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Maryland Prepares Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse, MDTAP In case you missed it: The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced the release of its official “Maryland Prepares” mobile application. This application is designed to provide iPhone, iPad, and Android phone and tablet users the ability to access emergency preparedness information […]
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Effective Communication During Emergencies Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse Projects, MDTAP Communication is the key to your safety and those around you! Here are some ways to effectively communicate: Carry a pre-printed accommodation and access card that has your contact information as well as those who can be notified on […]
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MD Prepares App Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Check your calendars; it has been one year, nearly to the day, since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast. If you will excuse the metaphor, this is what put Emergency Preparedness on the RADAR for many of us. Marylanders with disabilities often have […]
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Home Oxygen and Fire Safety Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Reuse, MDTAP Oxygen is often called O2, and it is a colorless, odorless gas that is part of the air we breathe. It is essential for all cells in our body and helps healing. A doctor’s prescription is required for home […]
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Visual Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Maryland The Fire and Burn Safety Coalition of Maryland (FABSCOM) can help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing acquire visual smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are essential for all segments of our society. Members of the deaf and hard of hearing community are not […]
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