{"id":1133,"date":"2014-11-04T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/?p=1133"},"modified":"2023-05-23T21:02:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T01:02:45","slug":"disaster-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/articles\/disaster-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1124\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1124\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disaster-preparedness-checklist-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"emergency preparation for seniors, medical alert\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disaster-preparedness-checklist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicalalertadvice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disaster-preparedness-checklist.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prepare yourself with an emergency prep checklist in case of a natural disaster<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Being prepared in the event of a natural disaster is important for everyone.\u00a0 However, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) stresses that it is especially important for older Americans to have plans in place, and reassess them at regular intervals to make sure they are in line with their current needs and capabilities.\u00a0 If you currently do not have a disaster preparedness plan, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aarp.org\/aarp-foundation\/our-work\/housing\/info-2012\/emergency-disaster-preparedness-plans-for-seniors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AARP<\/a> has provided some tips to get you started.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>First, you should identify exactly what it is you are preparing for.\u00a0 Consider the types of natural disasters which occur where you live.\u00a0 Does your area experience floods, drought, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, blizzards, and\/or lengthy heat waves?\u00a0 You might prepare slightly differently for each.<\/p>\n<p>Next, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/files\/Family_Emegency_Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website, where you can print a Family Emergency Plan form.\u00a0 Complete the form with the important identifying and medical information of everyone in your household, and place it with your emergency kit.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important aspects of disaster preparedness is making sure you have the appropriate supplies on hand.\u00a0 The FEMA website offers a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/files\/PrinterFriendly_OlderAmericans.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list<\/a> of that will help you to get started.\u00a0 The following are examples of crucial items you will need in an emergency.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enough water and perishable food to last each person in the house for three days.<\/li>\n<li>Enough spare clothing for one week.<\/li>\n<li>Personal hygiene products.<\/li>\n<li>Enough of each of your medications to last for one week.<\/li>\n<li>A spare pair of eyeglasses.<\/li>\n<li>A spare hearing aid with extra batteries.<\/li>\n<li>Food for any pets you may have.<\/li>\n<li>Paper copies of your birth certificates, insurance policies, medical cards, bank\/credit card information, and your last will and testaments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, you will have to consider what will happen if the nature of the disaster is such that you cannot remain in your home.\u00a0 In this case, you should first consider transportation.\u00a0 If you are still driving, you will need to make sure you have spare gasoline on hand.\u00a0 If you are not, you should have the names and phone numbers of people who can assist you with vacating your home within easy reach, and consider if you need to give one or more of those people keys to your house.\u00a0 Be aware of your nearest emergency shelter, as well as designated evacuation routes. 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