Cajun Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and the Aging & Disability Resource Center answered many calls from evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. From these calls many lessons were learned on how best to prepare for potential disasters.
Be Prepared Now
Make copies of all important documents including driver’s license, insurance papers, bank statements, birth (and death) certificates, list of drug allergies and prescriptions, vehicle registration and proof of insurance… *Store them in a waterproof container that is easily accessible if evacuation is require.
Have cash available (if possible)
Inform local authorities of special needs relating to elderly, disabled or bedridden to insure proper transportation for evacuation
Post emergency and family phone numbers near all phones
Make allowances for family pets
Prepare an emergency kit containing the following items:
Food
Water
Maps
Tools
Fire Extinguisher
Booster Cables
First Aid Kit
Flares
If evacuation is required bring only essential items:
Eyeglasses
Dentures
Prescription Drugs
Copies of Paperwork
Cash
Credit Cards
Checkbook
Emergency Numbers
Additional Resoures
If you would like an Emergency Preparedness Readiness Guide, contact Cajun Area Agency on Aging, Inc. or call (800) 738-2256
