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Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

GeoMagnetic Storm Alert

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This is National Weather Alert for a Severe Solar Storm today and tomorrow, Thursday and Friday   Oct. 10 and 11, 2024.

What you need to know:

1. A G4-level severe storm watch has been issued.  
2. Storm scales range from 1-5; this is a level 4 storm.
3. The storm could disrupt communications, the power grid, and satellite operations.

See the end of this message for links to the National Weather Service briefing and media alerts.

• NWS briefing: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-severe-storm-watch-10-11-october
• Media: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/09/science/solar-storm-aurora-power-gps/index.html 

Accessibility: We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].

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Programs & Services

• Assistive Communication Technology (ACT)
• Case Management
• Community Resources
• Family Mentor Services
• Hard of Hearing Resources
• Sign Language Interpreter Contracts and Resources
• Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED)
• Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS)
• Training and Presentation

Who We Are: The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. 

What We Do: ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH’s work includes:

Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

Coordination: ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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800-422-7930 Voice

360-339-7382 VP

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