Watch the Emergency Preparedness Presentation for the Hearing Loss Community
In January 2025, devastating fires hit the Los Angeles area. Going forward, emergency readiness remains a critical priority for everyone. In 2025, we discussed as a chapter the importance of being prepared for situations like these. In this presentation, we revisit that question with a focus on whether the hearing loss community is equipped for future emergencies.
Richard Pope, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles, presents an in‑depth session on practical preparedness. Watch to receive reliable information, actionable tips, and essential resources designed to support safety and communication during emergencies.
Presenter:
Richard Pope
Richard Pope is an emergency management professional, former American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator with over three decades of experience serving government agencies, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and emergency response organizations. He currently works as an Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles.
Helpful Information:
- Email: richard.pope@lacity.org
- Get Prepared | Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) – This is the City of Los Angeles’ effort to get individual neighborhoods prepared.
- Emergency Preparedness For Deaf, Deaf-blind, and Hard-of-hearing – A simple, no-nonsense checklist for HoH folks.
- rylan-emergency-supply-checklist-english-digital.pdf – This checklist along with the one below can be found on the RYLAN website. This is simply a direct link.
- rylan-pet-supply-checklist-english-digital.pdf – Lets not forget the dogs!