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.
There are crucial factors to consider when preparing an emergency kit for a family with elderly members. You need to identify the potential threat that exists in your environment. Think of a fire or a medical emergency if you live with a sick elder. Depending on your geographical location, prepare for earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
An emergency kit does not mean that you are absolutely safe. It helps to identify resource centers within your community and how disasters are announced. Some areas use TV stations, weather broadcasting stations, social media and radio stations to announce. There are procedures for evacuation and comprehensive plans for any emergency center. Know the signs of disaster and the action that is expected of you.
Identify the routes you will use to escape from the house or area. Ensure that they are not related in terms of direction and terrain so that you have alternatives. Test your preparedness once or twice a year and ensure that it is efficient. For easy coordination, assign roles to each family member in case you need to escape. An assembly point should be identified away from the site so that you can escape as a team. If you live in a storied house, invest in a ladder that is easy to use.
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.
The items that go into the kit will determine your survival after escape. Non-perishable foods that would last several days must be included. Clean drinking water is mandatory as well as a first aid kit. Include a flash light with batteries and some warm clothing or blanket. Matchboxes should be packed in a waterproof wrapper.
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.
Your emergency kit must be maintained to make it useful when the need arises. Replace any food before it goes bad and keep all the canned foods in a cool and dry place. Boxed foods should be protected from pests and insects. Revisit your needs each year and update the kit depending on changes in family sizes and needs.
Write an emergency health and contact card for each family member and pack it within the kit. The information to be written includes immunizations, medication, blood type, allergies and communication difficulties, if any. Clearly indicate the name of family members and where possible include a photo.
At least one family member should know basic first aid procedures including use of AED and CPR. The needs of sick, elderly and disabled like wheelchairs, hearing aids, accessories for blindness and personal care items should be included. Plan for the pet if you own one.
There are crucial factors to consider when preparing an emergency kit for a family with elderly members. You need to identify the potential threat that exists in your environment. Think of a fire or a medical emergency if you live with a sick elder. Depending on your geographical location, prepare for earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
An emergency kit does not mean that you are absolutely safe. It helps to identify resource centers within your community and how disasters are announced. Some areas use TV stations, weather broadcasting stations, social media and radio stations to announce. There are procedures for evacuation and comprehensive plans for any emergency center. Know the signs of disaster and the action that is expected of you.
Identify the routes you will use to escape from the house or area. Ensure that they are not related in terms of direction and terrain so that you have alternatives. Test your preparedness once or twice a year and ensure that it is efficient. For easy coordination, assign roles to each family member in case you need to escape. An assembly point should be identified away from the site so that you can escape as a team. If you live in a storied house, invest in a ladder that is easy to use.
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.
The items that go into the kit will determine your survival after escape. Non-perishable foods that would last several days must be included. Clean drinking water is mandatory as well as a first aid kit. Include a flash light with batteries and some warm clothing or blanket. Matchboxes should be packed in a waterproof wrapper.
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.
Your emergency kit must be maintained to make it useful when the need arises. Replace any food before it goes bad and keep all the canned foods in a cool and dry place. Boxed foods should be protected from pests and insects. Revisit your needs each year and update the kit depending on changes in family sizes and needs.
Write an emergency health and contact card for each family member and pack it within the kit. The information to be written includes immunizations, medication, blood type, allergies and communication difficulties, if any. Clearly indicate the name of family members and where possible include a photo.
At least one family member should know basic first aid procedures including use of AED and CPR. The needs of sick, elderly and disabled like wheelchairs, hearing aids, accessories for blindness and personal care items should be included. Plan for the pet if you own one.
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