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Elderly & Special Needs
Older Citizens and People with Special Needs Must Plan In Advance for Emergencies
https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2010/06/09/older-citizens-and-people-special-needs-must-plan-advance-emergencies
Release date:
June 9, 2010
Release Number:
1899-008
ALBANY, N.Y. - Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s responsibility. If you are elderly or have disabilities or special needs, careful planning is essential to survive a tornado, flood, fire or other disaster.
Disasters or emergencies can strike quickly and without warning and may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.
The first step is to assess your risk, your environment, and your capabilities. Do you live in an area that regularly experiences severe weather conditions? What is the history of flooding in your neighborhood? Are there fire hazards in your home? Do you live alone? How long could you manage on your own without help? What essentials, in addition to food and water, would you need? Could you leave your home quickly if you have to? Where would you go? Do you have transportation to take you to your alternate destination? These questions provide the framework for your planning.
As you may have to leave your home and neighborhood quickly in an emergency, prepare a list of the locations of hospitals, pharmacies, shelters, as well police and fire departments in adjacent neighborhoods or near the homes of family members.
The next step is to create a support network of family, friends and caregivers whom you might depend on. Inform this network of your concerns and plans should an emergency occur. Make sure at least one person has a key to your home and knows where you keep your emergency kit and supplies. Teach network members how to use any medical equipment you may require and explain what medication you take and how often.
Your emergency kit should be readily accessible and portable. It should contain all required medications and prescriptions, eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, cell phone and flashlight batteries, copies of Medicare and Medical Insurance cards, names and phone numbers of employers, family, friends, doctors and other medical personnel. Keep some cash on hand in case you cannot get to a bank.
Talk to your physician about any special requirements you may need in an emergency. If you are on a respirator, check with your oxygen supplier about emergency plans. Maintain a two-week supply of both prescription and non-prescription medications. Wear a medical alert. If you have an electric wheelchair, get a lightweight manual back up.
Contact your local emergency management office and give them your address and phone number. Also ask your local emergency management coordinator about special assistance that may be offered in your community. Include your service animals and pets in your plans.
Keep in mind that mail may be disrupted. If you receive a pension, social security or other government benefits, arrange direct deposit to your banking account and learn the locations of your bank branches.
For more information and help preparing an emergency plan, visit www.semo.state.ny.us and www.Ready.gov
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders and to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Updated:
January 3, 2018 - 12:23
https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2010/06/09/older-citizens-and-people-special-needs-must-plan-advance-emergencies
Release date:
June 9, 2010
Release Number:
1899-008
ALBANY, N.Y. - Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s responsibility. If you are elderly or have disabilities or special needs, careful planning is essential to survive a tornado, flood, fire or other disaster.
Disasters or emergencies can strike quickly and without warning and may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.
The first step is to assess your risk, your environment, and your capabilities. Do you live in an area that regularly experiences severe weather conditions? What is the history of flooding in your neighborhood? Are there fire hazards in your home? Do you live alone? How long could you manage on your own without help? What essentials, in addition to food and water, would you need? Could you leave your home quickly if you have to? Where would you go? Do you have transportation to take you to your alternate destination? These questions provide the framework for your planning.
As you may have to leave your home and neighborhood quickly in an emergency, prepare a list of the locations of hospitals, pharmacies, shelters, as well police and fire departments in adjacent neighborhoods or near the homes of family members.
The next step is to create a support network of family, friends and caregivers whom you might depend on. Inform this network of your concerns and plans should an emergency occur. Make sure at least one person has a key to your home and knows where you keep your emergency kit and supplies. Teach network members how to use any medical equipment you may require and explain what medication you take and how often.
Your emergency kit should be readily accessible and portable. It should contain all required medications and prescriptions, eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, cell phone and flashlight batteries, copies of Medicare and Medical Insurance cards, names and phone numbers of employers, family, friends, doctors and other medical personnel. Keep some cash on hand in case you cannot get to a bank.
Talk to your physician about any special requirements you may need in an emergency. If you are on a respirator, check with your oxygen supplier about emergency plans. Maintain a two-week supply of both prescription and non-prescription medications. Wear a medical alert. If you have an electric wheelchair, get a lightweight manual back up.
Contact your local emergency management office and give them your address and phone number. Also ask your local emergency management coordinator about special assistance that may be offered in your community. Include your service animals and pets in your plans.
Keep in mind that mail may be disrupted. If you receive a pension, social security or other government benefits, arrange direct deposit to your banking account and learn the locations of your bank branches.
For more information and help preparing an emergency plan, visit www.semo.state.ny.us and www.Ready.gov
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders and to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Updated:
January 3, 2018 - 12:23
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Planning for Senior Citizens
Survival Mom’s Crisis Plan for Seniors
https://thesurvivalmom.com/survival-moms-crisis-plan-for-seniors/
Sometimes a Survival Mom has to look around to see who might need some extra help in an emergency. Young children, invalids, and the elderly are especially vulnerable during tumultuous times. In 1995, I was in Chicago during one of their deadliest heat waves ever. Of the 600+ people who died, most were elderly. I remember thinking, “Why didn’t their families or neighbors check on them and help?”Grandpa2
Who in your life is elderly, sickly and/or disabled and might need some help during an emergency? A game plan needs to be put in order right away to provide a sense of security for everyone involved. ---CONTINUED at LINK---
https://thesurvivalmom.com/survival-moms-crisis-plan-for-seniors/
Sometimes a Survival Mom has to look around to see who might need some extra help in an emergency. Young children, invalids, and the elderly are especially vulnerable during tumultuous times. In 1995, I was in Chicago during one of their deadliest heat waves ever. Of the 600+ people who died, most were elderly. I remember thinking, “Why didn’t their families or neighbors check on them and help?”Grandpa2
Who in your life is elderly, sickly and/or disabled and might need some help during an emergency? A game plan needs to be put in order right away to provide a sense of security for everyone involved. ---CONTINUED at LINK---
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Re: Planning for Senior Citizens
Disaster Preparedness: FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PERSONS AGE 65 AND OLDER
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/Disaster_Preparedness/Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf#
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. What would you do if your basic services—water, gas, electricity or communications—were cut off?
Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. Even if you have physical limitations, you can still protect and prepare yourself.
Local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone right away. You can deal with disaster better by preparing in advance and by working with those in your support network: your family, neighbors and friends as a team. Knowing what to do is your responsibility. This booklet is a guide to being more prepared. ---CONTINUED at LINK---
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/Disaster_Preparedness/Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf#
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. What would you do if your basic services—water, gas, electricity or communications—were cut off?
Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. Even if you have physical limitations, you can still protect and prepare yourself.
Local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone right away. You can deal with disaster better by preparing in advance and by working with those in your support network: your family, neighbors and friends as a team. Knowing what to do is your responsibility. This booklet is a guide to being more prepared. ---CONTINUED at LINK---
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Re: Planning for Senior Citizens
Easy Preparedness Plan for the Oldies
https://www.survivopedia.com/preparedness-plans-for-oldies/
(SNIP) ... Throughout the following paragraphs, we’re going to touch on some steps that you can take to get prepared for a SHTF scenario no matter how old you are. We didn’t think it was necessary to include such tips as, “Know what disasters are probable” or “Know your community resources” because those are the no-brainers. ---CONTINUED---
https://www.survivopedia.com/preparedness-plans-for-oldies/
(SNIP) ... Throughout the following paragraphs, we’re going to touch on some steps that you can take to get prepared for a SHTF scenario no matter how old you are. We didn’t think it was necessary to include such tips as, “Know what disasters are probable” or “Know your community resources” because those are the no-brainers. ---CONTINUED---
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Re: Planning for Senior Citizens
Seniors
https://www.ready.gov/seniors
Includes:
Get Informed
Make a Plan
Determine any special assistance you may need and include in your emergency plan.
Get Your Benefits Electronically
Associated Content:
Prepare For Emergencies Now. Information for Seniors (PDF) ( https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_prepare-now-seniors.pdf )
Preparing Makes Sense or Older Americans (Video)
Individuals with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs (Link)
AARP Operation Emergency Prepare (Link)
AARP Operation Hurricane Prepare (Link)
https://www.ready.gov/seniors
Includes:
Get Informed
Make a Plan
Determine any special assistance you may need and include in your emergency plan.
Get Your Benefits Electronically
Associated Content:
Prepare For Emergencies Now. Information for Seniors (PDF) ( https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_prepare-now-seniors.pdf )
Preparing Makes Sense or Older Americans (Video)
Individuals with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs (Link)
AARP Operation Emergency Prepare (Link)
AARP Operation Hurricane Prepare (Link)
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Re: Planning for Senior Citizens
Elderly Emergency Preparedness
https://www.thereadystore.com/survival-tips/533/elderly-emergency-preparedness/
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. ---CONTINUED---
https://www.thereadystore.com/survival-tips/533/elderly-emergency-preparedness/
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. ---CONTINUED---
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