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August 8, 2024 - By: Danbury-Seniors
As an older adult, you may have specific needs after a disaster. Here are some tips from FEMA:
First, know your risk. Then, understand your needs during emergencies. This section guides you through a self-assessment process to identify your specific needs so that you can create a personalized emergency plan.
Develop a comprehensive emergency plan and emergency preparedness kit tailored to your unique needs. This section ensures you are well prepared to respond to various emergency scenarios.
Build a strong support network and include them in your emergency planning. This section provides recommendations for how you can engage your family, friends, caregivers, neighbors, fellow congregants from your place of worship, and others who can assist you during an emergency.
Get Prepared
Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation, and when to shelter in place, and plan what you need to do in both cases.
- Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV and radio for warnings about severe weather in your area.
- Download the FEMA app and get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.
Plan Ahead
Plan for food, water, and essentials for you and pets or service animals. Research pet-friendly evacuation centers.
Plan for your transportation if you need help evacuating.
Include items that meet your individual needs, such as medicines, medical supplies, batteries and chargers, in your emergency supply kit.
Plan how you will have your assistive devices with you during an evacuation.
Make copies of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance cards.