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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