Batteries Store extra batteries for hearing aids and implants. Store extra batteries for your TTY and light phone signaler. Check the manual for proper battery maintenance. For example consider storing in a container by bedside which is attached to night stand or bed post using string or velcro. Missing or damaged hearing aids will be difficult to replace or fix immediately after a major disaster.
Alarms Install both audible alarms and visual smoke alarms.
At least one should be battery operated. Store copies of a word or letter board, paper and writing materials, pre-printed messages and key phrases specific to an anticipated emergency, in all your emergency kits, your wallet, purse, etc. If possible, obtain a battery operated television that has a decoder chip for access to signed or captioned emergency reports. Advocate so that television stations have a plan to secure emergency interpreters for on camera emergency duty. Advocacy Recruit interpreters to be Red Cross emergency volunteers.