Safety for deaf Texans in hurricane emergencies to be focus of workshop

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Elgin Courier Online, Elgin Texas

The Elgin Emergency Management Dept. is presenting an Emergency Notification System Announcement Workshop Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. until noon at the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, 111 N. Ave. C.

The free workshop will be offered in American Sign Language for the deaf and hard of hearing. Safety for deaf Texans during hurricane emergencies and safety procedures for the deaf and hard of hearing will be presented by guest speaker Nubia Armendariz.
Elgin City Inspector Jim Cazares has joined Armendariz in the effort to bring information to the deaf and hard of hearing individuals who reside in Elgin.

For more information, contact nwbts@yahoo.com, VP:72.179.43.162 or call (512) 772-4356.
 
Texans with special needs may call 2-1-1 to find out more about hurricane and emergency planning in your particular city and county. You may pre-register for transportation in the event of an evacuation.

https://www.211texas.org/211/hurricane/alert.do

Alternate number: 1-877-541-7905

You can reach Texas Health and Human Services Commission using the relay service of your choice. They offer Relay Texas dial toll-free 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2989.

I used 2-1-1 to locate H1N1 vaccine and the person who helped me was kind and patient. Hope that you have a similar experience.
 
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