Happy Halloween!!

Posted October 31, 2011 by Mandy Smith in

The Resource Center for Independent Living would like to wish all of you a happy and safe Halloween. Across the country emergency preparedness organizations within local governments and other agencies have embraced the possibility of a Zombie Apocalypse as a fun way to get folks to tune into the necessity of being ready to face a disaster.

Ready.gov is a site full of information to help families and communities prepare themselves for emergencies. From tornadoes to earthquakes, radiation scares to fires the importance of advanced readiness cannot be over-emphasized.

The disability community has its own individual needs in case of disaster (or rampaging zombie hordes). Please check out the disability specific section on Ready.govfor tips and guidelines to ensure you are prepared.

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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