Rich County Emergency Management
Older Adult Preparedness
Being
prepared for emergency situations is something we all need to be prepared for.
In the last 20 years as the Rich County Emergency Manager, I have seen countless
publications on how to Be Ready for an emergency. Most of them have focused on
the general population, families, businesses, schools, special needs individuals
and pets.
I know that
in Rich County there are many older folks (I am one of them) that need to
approach preparedness somewhat differently. I was recently made aware of a new
FEMA publication that recognizes that older adults often face unique hurdles
during disasters.
The Disaster
Preparedness Guide for Older Adults is a resource tailored to fit the
community’s specific needs. Click on the link for all the information.
Designed
with usability in mind, the guide features user-friendly formats such as checklists,
tools, and resources. It also aligns with this year’s FEMA Ready Campaign theme,
“Take Control in 1, 2, 3,” highlighting the importance for older adults to
prepare by taking three essential steps—assessing needs, creating a plan and
engaging support networks.
Caregivers,
family members and those invested in the well-being of older adults will find
this guide adaptable and indispensable in their efforts to ensure the safety
and security of our older adult community members.
Please
visit Ready.gov/Older-Adults to access the guide and learn more about
FEMA’s
efforts to support older adults during National Preparedness Month and beyond.
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