What You Should Know: Take Control in 1, 2, 3!

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This National Preparedness Month’s theme focuses on preparing older adults for disasters. Use the information listed below to consider what your needs may be and how to prepare for a disaster.

  1. Plan how you will communicate if you have a communication need. For example, communication cards to say you are deaf/blind or hard of hearing.
  2. Plan for food, water, and essentials for you and your pets or service animals.
  3. Plan for transportation if you need help evacuating.
  4. Include medicines, medical supplies, batteries, and chargers.
  5. Plan on how you will evacuate with assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers).
  6. Make copies of Medicaid, Medicare, or other insurance cards.

Visit https://www.ready.gov/ for more information.

What Should You Include in Your Emergency Preparedness Kit?

  • Contact information for important people and care providers.
  • A list of medicines you need, dosage instructions, and any allergies.
  • Contact information for your durable medical provider.
  • Need-to-know information for first responders and others who might need to help you.

Learn more about other items you should include in your kit at https://www.ready.gov/kit

Prince William Health District Community Outreach Events

  • Tuesday September 12th and Thursday September 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Woodbridge Global Welcome Center, 15111 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • PWHD is attending to provide information on Health District services and resources.

 

All upcoming events will be listed at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william/health-district-events/

PWHD Update Information Posted Monday and Friday:

PWHD Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william/3293-2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceWilliamHD
Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com
X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PrinceWilliamHD