Author: Heather Duncan

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Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon

Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, now is the time to focus on readiness.  In my…
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June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are you Ready?

June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are You Ready? By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As hurricane season kicks off this June, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared before disaster strikes. At the…
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From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning

From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning By Jacqueline Kelley, Vermont Department of Health I’m a 27-year-old woman, a wheelchair user, and a service dog handler. I’ve been disabled since birth. I grew up in a world that…
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Navigating Metro Shutdowns in Washington, DC with Accessibility in Mind

Important Updates on Upcoming Metro Shutdown By Kamilah Martin-Proctor, WID Board of Directors Member From December 20 to December 30, Metro will implement a major construction project to improve tracks, signaling, and create a smoother ride for customers. As part…
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