Advice for deaf and hard of hearing people
Here you find tips on
how to prepare for a crisis
if you are deaf or hard of hearing.
Published
Talk to family, friends or carers about what help you might need.
Get a radio that displays text and flashes in case of warnings.
Switch on notifications to receive important messages.
Use the app from Swedish Radio. Switch on notifications to receive important messages.
Have extra batteries for your hearing aid.
Use text phone when possible.
Have paper and pencil to talk to people who do not know sign language.
Have a whistle to signal that you need help.
A streamer that receives signals from TV, radio, computer and telephone
can be useful.
Use an arm watch that vibrates when alerted.
You can text 112 in emergencies. You must register with SOS Alarm first.
Make sure that people close to you know that you might need extra help
if something happens.