Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are equipped with accessible communication equipment, including magnifiers for people with low vision, information on disaster assistance in braille and audio recordings that offer instructions on how to apply for FEMA assistance. Additional equipment includes amplifiers and assistive listening devices for the hard-of-hearing and CapTel phones that display text. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA
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Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC
Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon
City/State: Long Island, NY
Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm
Categories: Access and Functional Needs
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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