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Community Engagement
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Emergency Kits


 

Resilient Futures Workshop III: Community Protection & Flood Kit Preparedness introduces families to how the City of Norfolk is working to protect residents through major resilience efforts, including the Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project and other local flood mitigation initiatives. Participants learn how large-scale infrastructure and community planning reduce flood risk, presented in a clear and accessible way for autistic children and their caregivers. The workshop also focuses on flood kit essentials, guiding families through what to pack, why each item matters, and how to tailor kits to meet sensory, medical, and communication needs. By combining local knowledge with practical preparation, families leave better informed, equipped, and empowered to respond to flooding with confidence

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Kyle Spencer

Mr. Spencer is an integral member of the Office of Resilience in Norfolk, VA. Today he presented the goals of Norfolk’s Resilience Strategy:

Goal #1:  Design the coastal community of the future.

Goal #2: Create economic opportunity by advancing efforts to grow existing and new industry sectors

Goal #3: Advance initiatives to connect communities, deconcentrate poverty, and strengthen neighborhoods.

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🚨 25 Emergency Preparedness Kits for Neurodivergent Families! 💙

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Emergencies can be overwhelming for any family—but for families of autistic and neurodivergent children, having the right supplies and a plan can make a BIG difference.

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EmpowerED Autism is giving away 25 emergency preparedness kits to help families take the first steps toward being prepared. 🎒


These kits include essential preparedness items based on recommendations from Ready.gov, including:

🔦 Flashlight
📻 Solar/hand-crank emergency radio
🔋 Battery backup/power bank
🗺️ Maps
📢 Emergency signaling supplies
🩹 First-aid and preparedness essentials
…and more!

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💙 If your family could benefit from an emergency preparedness kit, please take a few minutes to complete our registration form below.


We are giving away 25 kits, so please register and share this post with other families, caregivers, schools, therapists, and community organizations who may know a family who could benefit.

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🎥 Kai has a special message about the emergency kits in the video above!

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Preparedness isn’t about being afraid of what might happen. It’s about making sure our families have the tools and resources they need when emergencies happen.

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25 kits. 25 families. One more step toward being prepared. 💙

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Contact Details:
Maryse Alexander
P: 757-663-2682
E: empowered.504@gmail.com

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