Preparedness for People with Disabilities – Do You Have a Special Medical Need?
Did you know that Albany County has a registry for people with access and functional needs? It’s called the Evacuation Functional Needs 911 Registry and it is specifically designed to assist residents who would need help evacuating their home during an emergency situation. Once registered, you are entered into the County’s Emergency 911 system.
What qualifies me?
Any disability that requires assistance in evacuating your home during an emergency. Listed below are a few examples:
Advanced age
Artificial limbs
Severe asthma
Heart condition
Wheelchair dependent
Bedridden
Visually impaired
Hearing impaired
How can I apply?
Applications for the Evacuation Functional Needs 911 Registry are available online at the Office of the Albany County Sherriff: http://tinyurl.com/hupcub6 or you can call (518) 720-8030 to register.
February NNORC Breakfast Club Learns About emergency Preparedness
No one likes to imagine what it would be like to be in an emergency situation or a disaster, but should one occur you’ll be better off if you have a plan. What if there is an emergency and you are at home or at the grocery store? If there were a true disaster, where will you go? How will you get there and how will you contact family or friends to let them know you are safe? The February NNORC Breakfast Club is not meant to scare you, it’s designed to help you be prepared in case of an emergency or disaster. Our presenter will be
Warren Lavery from the American Red Cross. He will offer specific strategies to help you and your loved ones be ready for an emergency.
WE’RE MOVING NEXT MONTH! But not in the way you’re thinking. NNORC Nurse Judi England is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor who teaches weekly yoga classes in the NNORC. Judi will present Chair Yoga at the March 9th Breakfast Club. She will discuss the benefits of yoga for maintaining balance and flexibility.
DATE Wednesday, February 9, 2016
TIME 9:30–11:00 a.m.
PLACE Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP Reservations required. Call NNORC at 514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.