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Dear friends,
The New Year is when we make those pesky resolutions, and let’s face it, resolutions are hard to keep. This year, as a caregiver, think about making just one very important resolution: Resolve to be ready.
What does that mean? Emergencies can happen quickly and can vary from a natural disaster, power outages, to a sudden illness or death. So this year, let’s resolve to be ready.
The National Institute of Health suggest the following six tips:
- Assemble a disaster kit with food, water, clothing, medications, batteries and chargers.
- Create a list of emergency contacts and save the numbers on your cell phone. Post the list on the refrigerator for first responders to easily locate.
- Give someone you trust a house key and a list of emergency numbers.
- Know how to get to the nearest emergency shelter, if necessary.
- Plan for alternative transportation options if you do not drive or it is too dangerous for you to drive.
- Keep friends and family informed of your whereabouts.
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