Disasters like floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires and earthquakes, among others have the potential of changing your life instantly. Others like bomb attacks, terrorism and chemical poisoning are man made and may happen anytime. While younger family members may manage to survive on minimal provisions, the elderly are very vulnerable. Disaster preparedness kits for the elderly are therefore slightly different.
In order to provide for the needs of all members of your family, several measures must be put in place. Begin by identifying the threats that you are exposed to depending on your environment. When planning for escape, consider the medical requirements in an unconventional setting. Preparations for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes are not similar.
Safety is more than having an emergency kit. Identify community resource centers and how people in the locality are notified of disasters. It could be through the local radio, TV, weather station, etc. Each community also has rescue plans like emergency centers and evacuation procedures. Be keen to watch out for warnings and know the best action to take.
Escape plans are part of every emergency situation. When in a house, ensure that you identify at least two ways that can be used to escape. Conduct escape drills at least two times a year. Each family member must be assigned a responsibility during escape. A safe location should be identified where the family should meet away from the scene. Consider if your house is storied and purchase an escape ladder.
Responding to disasters requires effective communication. Identify the best communication mode to notify all members and coordinate escape. The method chosen should be least reliant on established networks since they also might be damaged.
Survival during the disaster depends on what you pack into the kit. Include non-perishable food items to last a few days. Consider your family size and include clean drinking water. Pack a flashlight, batteries and warm clothing. Matchboxes should be wrapped in waterproof packs.
Disasters are likely to displace you for a prolonged period of time. Photocopy identification documents alongside credit cards and other crucial documents. Include a whistle, a Swiss army knife and multipurpose tools. Pack some cash in notes and coins since financial systems might be affected. Special provisions like contact lens, medical prescription and batteries for hearing aids should go into the kit.
It is important to maintain your emergency kit if it is to serve its purpose. This includes replacing expired food items and ensuring that canned foods remain in a cool and dry place. Boxed food should be protected from invasion by pests and insects. Evaluate the content every year with the aim of updating depending on changing family size and needs.
Each family member should have an updated emergency contact and health card. It must be kept within the kit. It includes such information as medication, immunizations, blood group, allergies and any communication difficulty, among other personalized information.
Learn CPR and other first aid procedures alongside the use of automated external defibrillator. The needs of the elderly like wheelchair, personal care, blindness and hearing impairment must be considered. As you plan for your family, remember your pets and plan for them too.
In order to provide for the needs of all members of your family, several measures must be put in place. Begin by identifying the threats that you are exposed to depending on your environment. When planning for escape, consider the medical requirements in an unconventional setting. Preparations for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes are not similar.
Safety is more than having an emergency kit. Identify community resource centers and how people in the locality are notified of disasters. It could be through the local radio, TV, weather station, etc. Each community also has rescue plans like emergency centers and evacuation procedures. Be keen to watch out for warnings and know the best action to take.
Escape plans are part of every emergency situation. When in a house, ensure that you identify at least two ways that can be used to escape. Conduct escape drills at least two times a year. Each family member must be assigned a responsibility during escape. A safe location should be identified where the family should meet away from the scene. Consider if your house is storied and purchase an escape ladder.
Responding to disasters requires effective communication. Identify the best communication mode to notify all members and coordinate escape. The method chosen should be least reliant on established networks since they also might be damaged.
Survival during the disaster depends on what you pack into the kit. Include non-perishable food items to last a few days. Consider your family size and include clean drinking water. Pack a flashlight, batteries and warm clothing. Matchboxes should be wrapped in waterproof packs.
Disasters are likely to displace you for a prolonged period of time. Photocopy identification documents alongside credit cards and other crucial documents. Include a whistle, a Swiss army knife and multipurpose tools. Pack some cash in notes and coins since financial systems might be affected. Special provisions like contact lens, medical prescription and batteries for hearing aids should go into the kit.
It is important to maintain your emergency kit if it is to serve its purpose. This includes replacing expired food items and ensuring that canned foods remain in a cool and dry place. Boxed food should be protected from invasion by pests and insects. Evaluate the content every year with the aim of updating depending on changing family size and needs.
Each family member should have an updated emergency contact and health card. It must be kept within the kit. It includes such information as medication, immunizations, blood group, allergies and any communication difficulty, among other personalized information.
Learn CPR and other first aid procedures alongside the use of automated external defibrillator. The needs of the elderly like wheelchair, personal care, blindness and hearing impairment must be considered. As you plan for your family, remember your pets and plan for them too.
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