01/23/2026
In Case this Expected Storm does Damage:
If you are in immediate danger or have an emergency, call 911 right away.
During and after the storm, check on your neighbors, friends, and family members who may need extra support, including older adults and people with disabilities.
Keep these tips in mind.
Keep emergency supplies together in an easy to reach place, including flashlights, batteries, water, and non-perishable food.
Put all medications in a water-tight bag in case you need to move to a safer location.
Make sure your phone, medical devices, wheelchairs, and backup batteries are fully charged. There is a potential for power outages with this storm. If your medical equipment requires electricity, have a plan to relocate to a place with power.
Allow faucets to slightly drip to help prevent frozen pipes. Cover exposed pipes with insulation or foam, if possible.
Cover gaps at windows and doors with blankets or towels to prevent drafts at doors and windows.
Should you need help with food, shelter, utility assistance, or other community resources, you can dial 211.
Basic Needs: Food, housing assistance, utility help, clothing.
Health: Mental health, substance abuse support, clinics, prescription assistance.
Helpful Fact Sheets from the ADA National Network
Bedside Emergency Supply Kit Checklist
Web: adata.org/factsheet/bedside-checklist
Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices
Web: adata.org/factsheet/emergency-power
Emergency Supply Kits
Web: adata.org/factsheet/emergency-supply
(Credit to the Southwest ADA Center)
Emergencies can occur when you are at home, at work, on vacation, or just out and about. Are you prepared for an emergency no matter where you are?
