- If you are blind or visually impaired:
- Store a talking or Braille clock or large-print timepiece with extra batteries, an extra pair of dark glasses if needed and a folded mobility cane. Label your supplies with Braille, large print or fluorescent tape.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing:
- Install both audible and visual smoke alarms. At least one should be battery-operated.
- Store extra batteries for hearing aids and portable TTYs. Store a pad of paper and pens or a small erasable white board for writing notes.
- Consider getting a small portable battery-operated television set. Emergency broadcasts may give information in American Sign Language (ASL) or open captioning.
- If you have mobility problems:
- If you use a motorized wheelchair or scooter, have an extra battery. A car battery also can be used with a wheelchair but will not last as long as a wheelchair's deep-cycle battery.
- Store a lightweight manual wheelchair for backup that can easily be folded and carried.
- Identify different ways to leave a building and have a plan if elevators are not working.
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If you have a disability