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Should I stock up on food and meds?The reason to stock up on certain products now isn't so much to avoid potential shortages in the event of an outbreak but to practice what experts call social distancing. Basically, you want to avoid crowds to minimize your risk of catching the disease. If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the last place you want to be is in line at a crowded grocery store or drugstore.If you take daily medications — for example, blood pressure pills — make sure you have …

Prepare For Disaster : Extra Tips For Seniors And People With DisabilitiesSeniors and people with disabilities will need to consider whether or not they should take additional precautionary measures to further reduce their exposure to risk during an emergency.Evaluate your capabilities, limitations, needs and surroundings to determine what type of support you may need in an emergency. Develop a "Buddy System." Find people you can rely on in an emergency. Ask your buddies to check on you and prov …

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #4 Know your community resources and become one yourselfJoin your city's Community Emergency Response Team (Cert), take classes from the Red Cross, or start a Neighborhood Watch group.

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #3 Develop your emergency planInvolve all family and household members in planning: don't forget babysitters and other household help. Discuss all possible exit routes from each room, the building and the neighborhood.Decide where you will reunite after a disaster. Pickt two places to meet: one right outside your home in case of sudden emergency such as fire and one outside your neighborhood in case you are unable to return home. Find safe places i …

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #2 Designate an Out-of-State Contact PersonProvide this person with the names and contact information of people you would like to keep informed of your situation. This way, after a disaster, you only need to make one call and your contact person can do the rest.