A natural disaster could strike at any time and it is important to be prepared for any emergency that could arise. This is even more relevant for people with hearing loss. The need to plan, practice, and store away information and materials specific for someone with hearing loss could save your life. The Importance of Visual Alerts Messages of emergency preparedness and weather awareness are often spread far and wide through radio and television announcements that are then shared through the Internet and social media. Making plans for weather emergencies may be challenging for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community if