home » education » severe weather safety » special needs weather radio
May 3, 1999 Oklahoma/Texas tornado outbreak. Photos © D. Zaras
NOAA Weather Radio receives National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day. (NOAA Weather Radio Brochure (PDF)
The special-needs NOAA Weather Radio was designed to adapt to the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The Radio can warn deaf and hard-of-hearing persons of hazardous conditions, giving them around-the-clock, up-to-the-minute weather information. The Radio is a weather alerting system that can be a lifesaver, much as the now commonly-used smoke detector with flashing light, for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.
When an alert is broadcast on the NOAA Weather Radio, it will send a signal which then activates one of the following accessories:
The above links are provided for convenience and information only and do not constitute an endorsement of the products offered. See Disclaimer
Weather safety education is highly recommended for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons to understand basic weather knowledge. This education is vital in preparing them to respond properly to weather threats. Contact your local National Weather Service office, your state emergency management agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or your American Red Cross chapter for weather safety information. It is recommended that you:
There are many excellent weather education sources containing detailed information on weather safety and various types of weather hazards on the Internet:
Comments or questions about the Special-Needs NOAA Weather Radio may be sent to Vincent Wood or Jim Purpura.