Skip to content
FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders over $99! SHOP NOW

Call Now: 1-800-773-5331

Search Close
Wish Lists Cart
0 items

Article

Elderly Emergency Preparedness

by marc 14 Jul 2009
Often times the elderly and people with certain disabilities face special issues when preparing for a disaster. There is a number of public and quasi-public entities devoted to emergency preparedness for those with special needs. These panels are charged with advising on public policies involving special needs populations, fostering understanding between the special needs community and the community at large and providing support and resources for those with special needs. Local commissions on disabilities continue to work with emergency management experts on issues relating to disaster preparedness for special needs citizens.
Basic Preparedness Tips
  • If you have physical limitations, build a personal support network of people who will check on you following an emergency.
  • Try to maintain a three-day supply of your prescription medication. If you use oxygen, keep an emergency supply to last at least three days.
  • Talk with your medical supply company about a backup power source if you use medical equipment requiring electrical power.
  • If you use battery-powered or electronic mobility equipment, keep a manual wheelchair, canes, crutches and walkers as backups for use in an emergency.
  • If you have a personal health aide, he or she may not be able to help you after a disaster. Talk with your aide now about whether his or her agency has a plan for providing client services in an emergency.
  • Keep a whistle handy in case you need to signal for help.
Disaster Preparedness Booklet
The American Red Cross has produced a comprehensive guide to disaster preparedness for people with special needs, including the elderly. You can view this booklet here. In addition to the tips above, it's important to store "Shelter In Place" emergency supplies and food in the case that you wouldn't have help during or after a disaster.  You should keep: There also may be cases where you will need to evacuate the area.  It is essential that you have a fully-stocked Survival-Kit ready for a "Grab-N-Go" emergency. These are just a few items to consider, but probably the most important thing is that the more you are able to be self-reliant, the more you are likely to thrive during an emergency situation.
Prev Post
Next Post

Trending Now

20-Gallon Stackable Water Container Essentials Kit
$127.99
$184.99
$127.99
EasyPrep Meals & More Food Storage Kit
$164.99
$329.99
$164.99
5-Gallon Stackable Water Container
$24.99
$36.50
$24.99
40-Gallon Stackable Water Container Essentials Kit
$207.99
$329.99
$207.99
EasyPrep 3-Month Emergency Food Supply
$965.99
$2,299.99
$965.99
Saratoga Farms 1-Month Emergency Food Supply
$599.00
$999.00
$599.00
Saratoga Farms 3-Month Emergency Food Supply
$1,799.00
$2,999.99
$1,799.00
1of7

Thanks for subscribing!

This email has been registered!

Shop the look

Choose Options

Back In Stock Notification
this is just a warning