DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

For Seniors By Seniors

Take responsibility to protect your life! Prepare NOW for a sudden emergency.

Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. What would you do if your basic services—water, gas, electricity or communications— were cut off?

Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. Even if you have physical limitations, you can still protect and prepare yourself.

Local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone right away. You can deal with disaster better by preparing in advance and by working with those in your support network: your family, neighbors and friends as a team. Knowing what to do is your responsibility. This booklet is a guide to being more prepared.