Chattanooga, TN – In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) will distribute 300 Emergency Go-Kits to Tennesseans who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision. While disaster preparedness is essential for everyone, individuals with access and functional needs require additional considerations in planning.
TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan emphasized the importance of providing resources to vulnerable populations, stating, “For hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans, preparing for, responding to, or recovering from a disaster or emergency situation can present a real challenge.
TEMA is committed to ensuring that Tennesseans have the tools and resources necessary to stay safe and informed.”
Starting Tuesday, September 17, the go-kits will be available at 10 TDHS Vocational Rehabilitation locations. The kits will include a Midland Weather Radio, Midland SBNDL Bundle Kit (featuring a strobe light, pillow shaker, batteries, and more), as well as a family First Aid Kit.
The strobe light and pillow shaker, when connected to the weather radio, will vibrate and flash a bright light during emergency alerts, helping to ensure critical warnings are received.