Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Weather safety information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This page houses many weather safety resources, graphics, and videos that are accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

The National Weather Service is developing more resources and various ways to provide information and materials to partners and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community. If you or one of your loved ones is deaf or hard of hearing this is a great resource to better understand the various ways to prepare for severe weather.

What is the National Weather Service doing nationally for the deaf and hard of hearing community?

Over the last several years, the National Weather Service has been working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations across the country! Visit the nationally based NWS website for some information.

Weather Resources
Weather Safety Information
Weather Safety Videos

Weather Resources

NOAA Weather Radios are the fastest way to receive a weather alert!

Attachments for the deaf and hard of hearing include:

Bed Shakers
Pillow Shakers
Strobe Lights

The attachments connect easily into the back of a NOAA weather radio and provide necessary weather alerts and warnings.

NOAA Weather Radio Instructional Video

Weather Safety Information

Lightning Safety

Severe Weather Safety

Preparing Emergency Kits

Winter Safety

Flood Safety

Heat Safety

Weather Safety Videos

Lightning Safety Video

Tornado Safety Video

Flood Safety Video

Severe Thunderstorm Safety Video

Severe Weather Safety Video

Severe Weather Awareness Video

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