City Publishes Pride Month ‘Emergency Preparedness Guide’
Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) posted an “Emergency Preparedness Guide for LGBTQ People,” which includes many standard emergency items (medication, important documents) as well as chest binders, packers, and wigs.
In a post to their Facebook page made Tuesday morning, OEM compiled a list of the most important safety steps, specifically for LGBTQ people. “This #PrideMonth, OEM is sharing practical steps for LGBTQ+ residents to prepare,” OEM says in the caption of their post. This can include “building support networks, identifying safe spaces, managing medical needs, and packing essential supplies.”
Some of the recommendations are useful to the general public, such as preparing medication, gathering important documents, hygiene supplies, and medical contact information. However, the guide recommends gathering chest binders, packers, cosmetics, wigs, and hormonal medication.
The guide also highlights the difficulties for people “who rely on gender-affirming clothing.” The guide recommends taking breaks for people wearing “chest binders” on hot days.
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“Our role in Emergency Management is to ensure that our residents and businesses are prepared,” OEM told the Daily Caller. “Because June is Pride month, we felt there was an opportunity to address some of the unique challenges faced by some members of the LGBTQ community.” (Read more from “City Publishes Pride Month ‘Emergency Preparedness Guide’” HERE)
