34 min
Emergency Solutions Part 1 Blind Level Tech
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Summary
In this episode, Evan and Kelvin discuss emergency situations and the importance of being prepared. They talk about different types of emergencies that can happen at home, such as power outages, fires, flooding, and natural disasters. They also discuss the challenges faced by deafblind individuals in receiving emergency information. The hosts provide tips on staying informed during emergencies, including using weather apps, changing outgoing voicemail messages, and having emergency radios. They also discuss the importance of having essential electronics, such as battery packs, flashlights, and spare batteries, in an emergency kit. Other items recommended for an emergency kit include a utility knife, spare clothes, toiletries, and food rations. The hosts end the episode with their Sandwich of the Week segment.
Takeaways
Different types of emergencies can happen at home, including power outages, fires, flooding, and natural disasters.
Deafblind individuals face challenges in receiving emergency information and should explore haptic devices or other accessible options.
Staying informed during emergencies can be done through weather apps, changing outgoing voicemail messages, and using emergency radios.
Essential electronics for an emergency kit include battery packs, flashlights, and spare batteries.
Other items recommended for an emergency kit include a utility knife, spare clothes, toiletries, and food rations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:58 Preparing for Different Types of Emergencies
07:59 Challenges Faced by Deafblind Individuals in Emergency Situations
10:09 Staying Informed During Emergencies
12:18 Essential Electronics for an Emergency Kit
29:56 Emergency Food Options
32:52 Using Rocks as a Cooking Tool in Emergency Situations
33:33 Conclusion
Thank you for listening to this episode of Blind Level Tech. If you have any questions or would like to ask the host something please feel free to contact us at 720-712-8856 or you can email us at feedback @ firstsight.org. Have a great week.
Summary
In this episode, Evan and Kelvin discuss emergency situations and the importance of being prepared. They talk about different types of emergencies that can happen at home, such as power outages, fires, flooding, and natural disasters. They also discuss the challenges faced by deafblind individuals in receiving emergency information. The hosts provide tips on staying informed during emergencies, including using weather apps, changing outgoing voicemail messages, and having emergency radios. They also discuss the importance of having essential electronics, such as battery packs, flashlights, and spare batteries, in an emergency kit. Other items recommended for an emergency kit include a utility knife, spare clothes, toiletries, and food rations. The hosts end the episode with their Sandwich of the Week segment.
Takeaways
Different types of emergencies can happen at home, including power outages, fires, flooding, and natural disasters.
Deafblind individuals face challenges in receiving emergency information and should explore haptic devices or other accessible options.
Staying informed during emergencies can be done through weather apps, changing outgoing voicemail messages, and using emergency radios.
Essential electronics for an emergency kit include battery packs, flashlights, and spare batteries.
Other items recommended for an emergency kit include a utility knife, spare clothes, toiletries, and food rations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:58 Preparing for Different Types of Emergencies
07:59 Challenges Faced by Deafblind Individuals in Emergency Situations
10:09 Staying Informed During Emergencies
12:18 Essential Electronics for an Emergency Kit
29:56 Emergency Food Options
32:52 Using Rocks as a Cooking Tool in Emergency Situations
33:33 Conclusion
Thank you for listening to this episode of Blind Level Tech. If you have any questions or would like to ask the host something please feel free to contact us at 720-712-8856 or you can email us at feedback @ firstsight.org. Have a great week.
34 min