The Citizen app works great.
> On Sep 10, 2020, at 6:56 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > Well, KXL's site is useless. > As is the Red Cross site, everything seems to be graphics. > > Try calling 211, that is a statewide information number so they may have up > to date info. > Also, I'd call the Red Cross and ask them about accessible information for > shelters. > I have my doubts there are any designated shelters right now in Portland > since we are not having to be under an evacuation alert, but you are smart to > plan. > > Best, > > > > Richard > "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass > himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient > hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not > granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward > Herbert > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Teresa > Christian > Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:44 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: looking for accessible apps for emergency info, wildfire > especially. I live in Portland Oregon > > Hi Richard, > > The radio station was KXL > > > On 9/10/20, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> wrote: >> You can also ask Siri for the Air Quality in your city and if there >> are stations that track that, it will give you a number and say if it >> is good, moderate, unhealthy, or hazardous. Right now in Portland, it >> is 367, which is quite hazardous. >> In short, keep windows and doors closed and stay indoors. >> Which radio station said it had info on their web site? >> I am in Portland as well. >> >> to >> >> >> >> Richard >> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must >> pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of >> ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have >> regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted >> extending it.)" - Edward Herbert >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >> Teresa Christian >> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:28 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: looking for accessible apps for emergency info, wildfire >> especially. I live in Portland Oregon >> >> Yes, thank you very much! >> >> On 9/10/20, Priscilla Garces (prisci) <garcesp...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> Do you have government alerts turned on so that you can get alerts >>> about natural disasters or other severe weather events including wild >>> fires? >>> On my phone, whenever there are weather alerts or government issued >>> alerts, my phone notifies me. That happened when COVID-19 hit our >>> state very hard. I received alerts issued by the state on my phone >>> and it’s pretty accessible. >>> Also, there is a registry for people with disabilities to register >>> their mobile number in case of an emergency and it’ll give you alerts >>> of disasters via texts. Each city and county has a registration page >>> where you can register as a person with a disability to receive said >>> emergency alerts via phone. >>> This is a very useful resource that explains how to register in your >>> city and/or county. >>> Available at: >>> https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww. >>> portlandoregon.gov%2Fcivic%2Farticle%2F662307&data=02%7C01%7C%7C0 >>> b >>> afad1198a74790827208d855d8c6ac%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1 >>> % >>> 7C0%7C637353736811749649&sdata=aSJRj10tA%2FY%2F75EofnVjT9RwOkAaI7 >>> b >>> OcfZDapdXehI%3D&reserved=0 >>> <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww >>> w >>> .portlandoregon.gov%2Fcivic%2Farticle%2F662307&data=02%7C01%7C%7C >>> 0 >>> bafad1198a74790827208d855d8c6ac%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C >>> 1 >>> %7C0%7C637353736811749649&sdata=aSJRj10tA%2FY%2F75EofnVjT9RwOkAaI >>> 7 >>> bOcfZDapdXehI%3D&reserved=0> >>> Sign-up page for public alerts: >>> https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww. >>> publicalerts.org%2Fsignup&data=02%7C01%7C%7C0bafad1198a7479082720 >>> 8 >>> d855d8c6ac%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C6373537368117 >>> 5 >>> 9643&sdata=I%2F3frjpj9ZMPzPXviXUuKiC0yZOTWSCDMwoYVJHB%2FIc%3D& >>> ; >>> reserved=0 >>> <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fww >>> w >>> .publicalerts.org%2Fsignup&data=02%7C01%7C%7C0bafad1198a747908272 >>> 0 >>> 8d855d8c6ac%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637353736811 >>> 7 >>> 59643&sdata=I%2F3frjpj9ZMPzPXviXUuKiC0yZOTWSCDMwoYVJHB%2FIc%3D&am >>> p ;reserved=0> You’ll have to type in your address in order to search >>> for your county so that you can sign up for them. >>> If you have to evacuate due to an impending wildfire, make sure you >>> prepare a pack with your essential technology, food, documents and >>> any basic supplies for you and/or your pet if necessary. Make sure to >>> have a relative’s contact on speed dial or as an emergency contact. >>> If you have a medical ID on your iPhone set up, it’s best to set one >>> of your contacts as an emergency contact just in case. >>> These wildfires are all as a result of dry conditions, intense heat >>> and the wind caused by climate change. >>> This is indeed scary. >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> Priscilla >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Sep 10, 2020, at 5:33 PM, Teresa Christian >>>> <synergydra...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm in Portland Oregon and as I'm sure you've hear on the news we >>>> are having crazy wild fires. >>>> >>>> I am having trouble finding a good way to get up to the minute info. >>>> >>>> Most of the resources have maps and as we all know those are not >>>> accessible. >>>> >>>> Also, a radio station here said on their website they have listed >>>> Red Cross centers to go tobut I didn't find anything on the website >>>> that gives that info. Its probably there but JAWS isn't seeing it. >>>> >>>> Right now the fires I think are about 30 miles away from me. >>>> >>>> If it should get to the point that evac is necessary I have no car >>>> access out of here. >>>> >>>> Thanks for any help! >>>> >>>> Teresa☺ >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Teresa Christian >>>> >>>> Author of the forthcoming book >>>> Inspiration from the Hungry Dragon Cafe: >>>> Share a Pint of Wit and Wisdom on Your Road to Success >>>> >>>> "Be who you are because we need you - but we need the real you." >>>> Radleigh Valentine >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>> iPhone list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>> list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>>> mk...@ucla.edu. 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