Home Preparation
Each household must develop an emergency plan based on the natural disasters that are common in their area. Each natural disaster will determine how one respond and/or prepare; preparing for an earthquake is different from preparing for a Hurricane, though the supplies that are required in facilitating our preparation are similar, if not the same, but it is imperative towards one success to clearly identify all the disasters that you are subjected to annually and organize accordingly. There exist three (3) (but not limited to these three) primary components that complements an effective emergency response plan:
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1) An Emergency Plan
2) Home Survival Kit
3) Bug-Out Bag (s)
How our new afrikan elders should prepare for fire, hurricanes & Other emergencies
Important items that might not make typical lists:
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Water. Nonperishable food. A personal first-aid kit. A flashlight and battery-powered radio. You've probably heard about these other basics for an emergency, but some other items are particularly important if you're 50 r older.
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A three-day minimum supply of medications, along with a cooler and ice packs if your medications require refrigeration. Also, medical supplies if needed, such as syringes.
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Contact lens solution, glasses and/or hearing aids and extra batteries for people who need them.
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An identification band with your full name, a list of any allergies and a family-member contact number. Information about your medical devices, including oxygen, walkers and wheelchairs. The information should include model numbers and the vendor of the products.
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Documents in a waterproof bag. They should include a personal care plan; contact information for family members; a medication list including the dosage, exact name, pharmacy information, and the prescribing doctor for each medication; a list of food or medical allergies; copies of photo ID's and medical insurance cards; and a durable power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney documents.
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Cash to be used if automatic teller and credit card machines are not working. Hidden on you safely.
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One gallon of water per day per person for at least three days.
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At least three-day supply of nonperishable food. A battery-powered or hand-crank radio, along with a NOAA weather radio that sends an automatic tone in case of an emergency alert. A flashlight and extra batteries. A cellphone with chargers and a backup battery & a whistle to signal for help.