MatchesIn any emergency, whether it be a natural disaster, a house fire, or some other situation where life and limb are in peril, senior citizens are always the most at risk. Because of possible lack of mobility, inability to comprehend the danger and vulnerability to environmental exposure, special precautions must be taken to protect the elderly.

Severe storm season is not far away, and if you have senior citizens in your care, it’s time to start thinking about their safety, and about disaster repair services in Ellijay, Georgia.

Keeping Seniors Safe In An Emergency

  • Identify your area’s risks. Storms of course are common in Georgia, as well as excessive heat, flooding and the occasional tornado. Knowing what you might have to face is the first step in being prepared.
  • Have a plan. Once you’ve identified the threats, have a plan in place to deal with them. Have emergency numbers in a handy place, coordinate with family members on how to communicate and where to meet, and have a safe place to go. Also have a list of senior medications, health insurance and medical condition information, and Social Security number. This should be done for every family member.
  • Assemble a disaster kit. Always have enough food and water on hand to last every member of the household for at least three days, longer if possible. Basic first aid items, medications, copies of important documents, batteries for hearing aids and anything else that would be useful on short notice should also be part of your kit.
  • Have a network of support. Make a list of people you can call to help you, family, neighbors, friends and your doctor. Include local and out-of-state contacts.

You never know when an emergency will arise, but your elderly ward will be better protected if you’re prepared.

If you need disaster repair services in Ellijay, contact us immediately at 1 (888) 303-9288 for a free assessment and estimate.