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First 72 On You: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors By Barbara Fox/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), has launched the First 72 On You information campaign during the month of September - National Preparedness Month (NPM), to increase emergency preparedness efforts for Kentuckians and their families. This week's spotlight is on preparing older adults for disasters and emergencies. Older adults may be more vulnerable than younger adults during a disaster because they are more likely to have impaired physical mobility, decreased hearing and vision, chronic health conditions or social and economic limitations that may interfere with their ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. "Emergencies and disasters can be particularly stressful on seniors," said Dr. Jeffrey Howard, DPH commissioner. "Take responsibility by planning for emergencies before they happen. Being prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours after an emergency or disaster strikes will lessen anxiety and provide peace of mind so you will be able to do what needs to be done to take care of yourself." Planning for emergency preparedness measures for seniors should take into consideration some additional precautions to include:
The nationwide effort of NPM is organized each year by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to encourage citizens to prepare and plan for emergencies in their homes, business and schools. This yearly observance was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness awareness in the U.S., a fitting time to join the effort to help communities prepare for emergencies, such as natural disasters and potential terrorist threats, and to encourage individuals to take action. For more information about preparing for and responding to emergencies visit http://ready.gov/seniors. This story was posted on 2018-09-19 06:42:17
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