Please help the National Weather Service spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a Weather-Ready Nation.
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NOAA Weather Radios receive warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. Why would Deaf people want a radio? They can be used as a way to alert you or wake you up at night! Some come with flashing lights, vibrating alarm attachments, and color displays with text readouts for use by those with hearing loss. youtu.be/A4izxOnKnug
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Why would #Deaf people want a weather radio? They can be used as an alarm for when bad weather approaches! Many come with flashing lights, vibration, and color text readouts! youtu.be/A4izxOnKnug #WeatherReady #ASL
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If you are outdoors and see a flash of lightning or feel the rumble of thunder, dash inside immediately!
Check out our Lightning Safety video in American Sign Language and captioned in English!
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If you are outdoors and see a flash of lightning or feel the rumble of thunder, dash inside immediately! Watch our Lightning Safety PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing: youtu.be/uU1lO1S15e4 #WeatherReady #ASL
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See a Flash, Dash Inside! Thunderstorms produce deadly lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles away from the storm so, even if you don't see rain you could be in harm's way. Remember this simple message: See a Flash, Dash Inside weather.gov/safety/lightning
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Thunderstorms produce deadly lightning, sometimes striking up to 10 miles away. Remember this simple message: See a Flash, Dash Inside weather.gov/safety/lightning #WeatherReady #SeeAFlashDashInside
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Hurricane awareness in American Sign Language! Check out this video that covers National Weather Service information, safety, preparedness, and more. Also captioned in English! youtu.be/xKdkYi9VAxY
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This hurricane awareness PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community explains forecast cones, Watches & Warnings, preparedness, and more. youtu.be/xKdkYi9VAxY #WeatherReady #ASL
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Do you see a lot of strong thunderstorms in your area? Check out this video in American Sign Language from the National Weather Service to learn about what you need to know for the next big storm! youtu.be/ooNllCgd23o
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This PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community covers the basics of severe thunderstorm safety, explaining Watches & Warnings, and the various hazards that thunderstorms can bring. youtu.be/ooNllCgd23o #WeatherReady #ASL
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Did you know flooding is the leading cause of death due to storms? Learn more about Flood Safety with this video in American Sign Language and captioned in English! youtu.be/RUf3ErtEbG4
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This PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community explains what you need to know when it comes to flood safety. Stay informed and #WeatherReady youtu.be/RUf3ErtEbG4 #ASL
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You may only have seconds to get to your safe place when the next tornado occurs!
Learn where to shelter and how to get warning information from the National Weather Service with this video in American Sign Language!
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This Tornado Safety PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community contains potentially life-saving information. Stay #WeatherReady by learning about tornado Watches & Warnings, where to shelter, and more. youtu.be/aEPC5F4Zios #ASL
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Did you know that 100 people die each year due to rip currents at the beach?
Learn what rip currents are and how to spot the clues with this video in American Sign Language and captioned in English!
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This PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community covers one of the beach’s biggest dangers: rip currents. Learn how to identify rip currents, how to escape them, and more. youtu.be/kgmqTAe6mUU #WeatherReady #ASL