Things to Know Before a Storm
- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings
- What is my shelter plan
- What is my Evacuation Zone
- What is my evacuation route
- What is my family/household communication plan
- Review my Insurance Policy and print a hard copy and include it with other documents to take with you during evacuation
- Take Videos and Pictures of your home and its contents before the storm
Things to Do Before a Storm
- Know your personal needs and prepare the resources to meet them when in a disaster
- Stay Educated and Informed by knowing the specific hazards that threaten your area
- Learn about your community’s disaster plan and warning systems
- Be familiar with community evacuation routes
- Prepare an Emergency Kit and include pet items and medications when necessary
- Make a plan for your Pets
- Turn off Utilities and securely store the tools needed to turn them on again
- Reduce Home Hazards such as defective electrical wiring or leaky gas connections
Disaster Preparedness Tips for Seniors
Be sure to include in your Disaster Supply Kit
- Prescription eye glasses
- Dentures
- All Medications and Prescriptions
- List of Medications/Dosages
- Blanket
- Medical Equipment to support conditions
