In an event of an emergency, it is important to plan ahead and talk about what you will do before, during and after an emergency. Make plan with your families and caregivers about how will you get to a safe place, get in touch with each other and get back to each other. Plan now for what you need to stay safe, healthy and independent during or after an emergency. Some emergencies may mean that you stay at home. Other types may cause you to leave your home to go to a friend’s house or an emergency shelter.
The following resources provide detailed information on emergency preparedness and what you need to know:
Functional Needs
Plan now for what you need to stay safe, healthy and independent during or after an emergency. Some emergencies may mean that you stay at home. Other types may cause you to leave your home to go to a friend’s house or an emergency shelter.
Seniors
ReadyNC provides comprehensive resource on the items a senior citizen, with or without disabilities should have prepared in case of an emergency.
Pets and Service Animals
Pets and service animals are key members of a family. Ready NC provides a comprehensive checklist to make sure your pet and/or service animals are in included in your family emergency plan.
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