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How to Set Up Power Outage Alerts Through PG&E

Power outages can happen unexpectedly and it’s important to stay informed.  PG&E offers a convenient service that allows you to receive alerts directly to your preferred device. As Emergency Preparedness Month comes to a close, we want to remind people that emergency preparedness is something we should consider all year. Follow our step-by-step guide, and…

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Ready, Set, Adapt: Emergency Kits for Every Body!

Natural disasters, unforeseen accidents, or sudden disruptions can strike at any moment, leaving us vulnerable in an emergency. An emergency kit becomes a lifeline during critical moments, providing vital supplies and resources that can make a crucial difference between being safe or putting yourself at risk. In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Ability Tools…

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Getting Prepared with your Local Disability Disaster Access & Resources Center

The Disability Disaster Access and Resources (DDAR) program works with Independent Living Centers (ILCs) throughout California to help provide community-based education, awareness, preparation, and resources for all types of emergencies. In honor of National Preparedness Month, we recently reached out to the Disability Action Center (DAC), a Northern California-based Disability Disaster Access and Resources Center…

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AT For Disaster Preparedness

Times are uncertain across the world, but Californians in particular are managing a whole host of emergency situations in tandem with one another. As we all find ourselves grappling with the global pandemic and all of its fallout, some are seeking refuge from wildfires and some are contending with Public Safety Power Shut-offs (PSPS’s) or…

10 Disaster Apps that could save your life

Reprint from Assitive Technology Blog     September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and in 2016, there is a great need to explore faster and more effective methods of activating relief efforts. These apps can help keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency. If you, or someone you know, has a…