{"id":5746,"date":"2019-09-05T13:50:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=5746"},"modified":"2021-04-16T14:56:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T18:56:42","slug":"emergency-preparedness-natural-disasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/emergency-preparedness-natural-disasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you prepared for an emergency situation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a major natural disaster looms, like a hurricane, flooding, earthquake, etc., it\u2019s critical for everyone in the affected area to be ready. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyagingpoll.org\/report\/emergency-planning-among-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent poll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uncovered a sobering reality: The majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medication-management-for-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">older adults<\/a> <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">think<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they are ready for an emergency situation, but nearly half of all people 50-80 years old haven\u2019t taken key disaster preparedness steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adults are vulnerable, since many have more complex health needs or mobility issues. And yet\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span><b>40%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the older adults surveyed have made an evacuation plan with their friends or family members if they had to leave their homes on short notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer than <\/span><b>one-third <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have an emergency kit with essential supplies and medicines that they could use while weathering a storm or evacuating from their homes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just <\/span><b>25%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of those with medical equipment that requires electricity\u2014like an oxygen machine\u2014have a back-up power source.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That could be problematic, even dangerous, during an emergency when the power goes out for an extended amount of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one bright spot? Most older adults have stashed away an emergency supply of meds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>82%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the respondents who require essential medications had a seven-day supply of medication on hand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>72%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported they had a seven-day supply of their other necessary health supplies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers, from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ihpi.umich.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with support from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AARP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/med.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasized that older adults must talk with their loved ones about planning for an emergency situation. And family members of older adults, listen up: If your loved one hasn\u2019t broached this subject with you, it\u2019s time for you to bring it up with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prepare for an emergency<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling a little anxious about your own disaster preparedness\u2014or lack thereof? Here are the key steps you can take to get ready for a potential emergency situation:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1.<\/b> <b>Make an emergency preparedness plan.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t already made an emergency plan, start now! Depending on where you live, you might need a couple of plans\u2014one for each of the most likely disasters that could occur near you. For example, if you live near one of the coasts, you might create a hurricane plan and an earthquake plan. If you live in the Western states, you might create a wildfire plan and a tornado plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include steps for protecting your home or belongings in the event of an evacuation, too. Share the plan with your family members, so everyone\u2019s on the same page. Get more guidance on developing your plan from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/make-a-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.<\/b> <b>Create an emergency kit.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/content\/dam\/redcross\/atg\/PDF_s\/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery\/Disaster_Preparedness\/Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Red Cross<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that you assemble enough supplies in your emergency go bag to last at least three days (or more for some items). Store everything in a bag that you can easily move\u2014like a suitcase or duffle bag with wheels. Then, label the bag with your name and contact information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 most important items to include in your emergency kit are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashlights. Don\u2019t forget extra batteries and bulbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh water. The Red Cross suggests one gallon per person per day. If you have room to store it, keep a two-week supply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-aid kit, seven-day supply of medications, list of medications that you currently take and copies of prescriptions, and other medical items that you might need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radio. Choose a hand-crank version or a battery-powered version, with backup batteries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygiene items like toilet paper or feminine care products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency blanket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of important documents, such as insurance policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact information for family members and other people you may need to reach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned food and manual can opener. Some preparedness experts suggest keeping a three-day supply of food on hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about creating, maintaining, and storing your emergency supplies<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/build-a-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3.<\/b> <b>Update your plan and your emergency kit periodically.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t rely on supplies that may become outdated. Make plans to regularly review your disaster preparedness kit and your emergency plan to make sure that everything is current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of all those fresh batteries that you originally stored in your kit. They might need to be replaced if you use them during a storm. Consider your seven-day supply of medication. Did you use it all up during a recent event? Could the medications have expired? Check on them and make sure that you have a complete, unexpired set that\u2019s ready to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, your needs, or your family members needs, may change over time\u2014and you might need different supplies to meet those needs. Make it part of your routine to review your emergency readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a major natural disaster looms, like a hurricane, flooding, earthquake, etc., it\u2019s critical for everyone in the affected area to be ready. 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