Learn how to
protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. Even
if you have physical limitations, you can still protect
yourself.
- Keep in touch with your
neighbors and look out for each other.
- Knowing What to Do Is Your
Best Protection And Your Responsibility.
- Every day some part of the
country is affected by one or more of the following
emergencies:
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Tornadoes
- Thunderstorms
- Flooding
- Toxic Spills
- Fires
Preparing
for a disaster that is most likely to happen in our area will
help you be prepared for any disaster.
Caregivers
Tips for Emergencies
Careful preparation is important
because every second counts.
Prepare to Stay
In many emergencies, it may be
impossible for your loved one to leave home or for rescuers to
arrive promptly. In these cases, it's important to have supplies
on hand. Your loved one's emergency kit should include:
- Three days' supply of bottled water (one gallon of water
per person and pet a day) in small, easily opened bottles.
- Replace the water every six months.
- Nonperishable foods.
- Choose foods that are easy to store and carry,
nutritious and ready-to-eat.
- Don't forget to include a manual can opener.
- Several flashlights with replacement batteries.
- One week's supply of medications with instructions for
their use.
- A battery-operated radio.
- A whistle or large bell to attract attention.
- Extra blankets.
- Toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, personal
hygiene supplies.
- Phone numbers of relatives, friends and physicians.
- Change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
- Extra set of keys, spare glasses, hearing aid batteries,
a week's supply of medications and copies of prescriptions.
- Cash, credit cards, change for pay phones.
911 Tips for Seniors
Today's seniors are more healthy and active than ever before,
but like everyone, they need to pay attention to health and
safety risks. Americans over the age of 65 have a fire death
rate nearly twice the national average.
Printable 911 Tips for Seniors
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Invest in a touch-tone phone with large,
easy-to-read numbers.
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Call 9-1-1 right away in an emergency.
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Always dial 9-1-1 for local police, fire or
medical emergency assistance.
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Call 9-1-1 before calling a family
member.
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Stay on the line with the 9-1-1 call taker
and answer all questions.
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The 9-1-1 system allows the call taker to
“know” where you are calling from even if you cannot speak.
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Dial 9-1-1 and leave the phone off
the hook.
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Do not hang up.
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Post your address by your telephone.
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Put your house number outside your home so it
can be seen from the road day or night.
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Calls to 9-1-1 are free.
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9-1-1 is a 24 hour a day service.
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Keep your medical history taped to the
refrigerator in an envelope clearly marked with your
doctor’s phone number(s).
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For more
information or if you wish to have someone speak on the
proper use of 9-1-1, call Sarasota County Public Safety
Communications, 941.861.5000.
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