[Seniorresources] SENIORNAVIGATOR E-QUICKTIP: Preparing for Disaster

Tue Jul 17 08:24:59 EDT 2007

SENIORNAVIGATOR E-QUICKTIP: July 17, 2007
Preparing for Disaster

Seniors often have special needs that require extra planning for disasters and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of a disaster as some are less able to tolerate lack of air conditioning, they may need power for certain medical equipment, or they may rely on others for transportation. While we can’t avoid natural disasters from occurring, we can be prepared by knowing what actions to take to minimize their destruction.  Click on the following link to learn tips to prepare seniors and caregivers for disaster.  

www.seniornavigator.org/vaprovider/consumer/snArticle.do?contentId=580 

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) works with local government, state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations to provide resources and expertise in four major areas: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.  Visit the link below to be directed to the VDEM website where you will find more information about disaster preparedness.  

http://www.seniornavigator.org/vaprovider/consumer/report.do?directoryEntryId=17950          

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E-QUICKTIPS is a fast free resource for seniors and those who care for them.  Please feel free to add your branding, logo, or company name, and share it with employees, colleagues, and clients through list serves, newsletters, and bulletin boards, referencing SeniorNavigator.org as the source.

By passing this information along, together we can create a ripple effect that can touch thousands of lives.

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