Alarms/Alerts/Safety

The National Association of the Deaf's (NAD) position statement on making emergency management accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people. Their website outlines best practices for accessible alerting, communication during emergencies, and preparedness training, and notes the federal laws that require emergency services to be accessible. It is a useful reference for individuals as well as…

The National Weather Service's guidance on receiving weather warnings without relying on sound. It explains weather-alert radios that pair with bed shakers, strobe lights, and text displays so that alerts can reach people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including at night, and includes an explainer in American Sign Language and English. Learn more here .

The National Weather Service's guidance on receiving weather warnings without relying on sound. It explains weather-alert radios that pair with bed shakers, strobe lights, and text displays so that alerts can reach people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including at night, and includes an explainer in American Sign Language and English. Learn more here .

The federal government's emergency-preparedness resource for people with disabilities, maintained through Ready.gov. It covers building a personal preparedness plan, receiving accessible emergency alerts, and maintaining communication access during an emergency, with guidance relevant to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more here .

The FCC's consumer information on Text-to-911, which lets people send a text message to reach 911 in areas where the service is available. This matters for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, for whom a voice call to 911 may not be accessible. The page explains where the service is available, how to use it, and its current limitations. Learn more here .

The Federal Communications Commission's consumer guide to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the short messages sent to mobile phones during emergencies such as severe weather, evacuation orders, and AMBER Alerts. The page explains what types of alerts phones can receive, how the alerts work, and how to check or adjust alert settings on a device. Learn more here .