16 Apr May 2019 – Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
At a recent Wisconsin Assn. of Senior Centers Spring Conference the topic was emergency preparedness. Senior Center Directors shared what they learned when their communities experienced fires, tornadoes and a natural gas explosion. They suggested that people prepare an emergency kit ahead of time and fill it with commonly needed items and information that will help you to more easily manage and recover from such challenging situations. Suggested contents include:
Weather radio
Flashlight
Fresh batteries (keep stored in their original package to prevent corrosion)
Bottled water
First aid kit (large & small bandages, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes, sling)
Whistle (to signal for help)
Dust masks
List of current medications
List of important phone numbers
Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, tissues, moist towelettes, toilet paper)
Cell phone and charger cable
Copy of your identification
Copies of important documents (Health Care/Financial Power of Attorney, Insurance, Advance Directives, DNR, etc.)
Extra pair of glasses
Hearing aid batteries
Extra cash
Notebook/pens
In an emergency, the Internet may go down and cell phones don’t always work, which is why they recommend including lists of phone numbers and copies of emergency documents.
Stay safe!
Mary Hanson