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DNCAP is here to support you!
During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, DNCAP received more proof than ever that preparing for emergencies is essential – especially for people with disabilities. In 2021, we developed our Emergency Preparedness Program to support people with disabilities to be ready for the unexpected – from floods to fires to falls. Please feel free to reach out to Julie Powers at 517-999-7538, for more information!
Click the links below to learn more about our free emergency planning resources!
Explore our Emergency Preparedness offerings
Making a plan is the first step to being more prepared when disaster strikes. DNCAP can help you and your household write a personalized plan that suits your needs. We can provide emergency planning support by phone, video chat, and in-person.
Call Julie Powers at 517-999-7538 or email [email protected] for more information.
DNCAP is ready to staff your next community event to share resources about our organization, including our Emergency Preparedness Program information. We also provide community workshops both virtually and in-person.
From leading free classes to distributing literature, we are here to meet the needs of your group. For more information, contact Call Julie Powers at 517-999-7538 or email [email protected] for more information
DNCAP is ready to staff your next community event to share resources about our organization, including our Emergency Preparedness Program information. We also provide community workshops both virtually and in-person.
From leading free classes to distributing literature, we are here to meet the needs of your group. For more information, contact Call Julie Powers at 517-999-7538 or email [email protected] for more information
DNCAP provides technical assistance to set up your free, confidential Smart911 account. Smart911.com allows users to add as much or as little information to first responders before an emergency occurs in an online account. From allergies to pacemakers to pets, Smart911 ensures effective communication between you and first responders. When crisis hits and 9-1-1 is dialed, Smart911 users will have their information displayed to dispatchers on a need-to-know basis only. Please click the link below to learn more and sign up for Smart911.
Please click the video link below to hear one Traverse City man’s story about how Smart911 saved his life.
https://youtu.be/eXI8URj2uas?si=CqS_Y8uwZxzkkcQ2
DNCAP is here to help you set up your free Smart911 account before emergency strikes. Call Jeff Spangler at 517-999-7525 or email [email protected]. Every second counts.
DNCAP has teamed up with MI Prevention to help provide individuals with disabilities with life-saving smoke detectors and assistive technology devices. Strobe lights, bed shakers, and Google Nest devices are available at no cost. These devices connect to a standard smoke detector and alert people who are deaf/hard of hearing when the alarm sounds. This fire safety equipment is free, and you can even get help with installation!
For more information visit the MI Prevention website or contact Call Julie Powers at 517-999-7538 or email [email protected] for more information
Example of a strobe smoke alarm that flashes brightly to alert individuals of a potential fire.
Example of a bed shaker smoke alarm that rouses an individual from sleep when there is a potential fire.
As individuals with disabilities tend to have difficulty accessing the COVID-19 vaccine or are more susceptible to infection with the virus, DNCAP has worked hard to help those with disabilities have access to this life-saving vaccine.
DNCAP has worked closely with the Ingham County Health Department to set up multiple vaccine and booster clinics at our Lansing offices and at various locations throughout our region. For information on when and where future vaccine and booster clinics may be occurring, please contact Call Julie Powers at 517-999-7538 or email [email protected] for more information
