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Emergency Preparedness

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LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURS

     There are times that people are caught off guard by Mother Nature’s weather changes and are ill-prepared for the storm that is impending.  

     However, there are some who are even less fortunate and are living with bare essentials or are complete shut-ins. It is at this point that we should not only look at our own well being, but at helping our neighbours in a time of need.   

Some Simple Tasks You Can Do:  

• Check your neighbours, relatives and friends
• Inform them of the problem and what is being done.  Keep them up to date especially if they have no radio

See if They Have Any Disaster Supplies Such As:  

• Extra blankets.
• Stored/available drinking water.
• No-cook or canned food with non-electric can opener.
• Flashlight(s) or candles (extra batteries and matches/lighter)
• Any heat sources.
• First aid kit and extra medications.

     If you have a vehicle, offer to pick up any supplies for them while you're out.

     On the other hand, if you've assessed the situation and feel it would be unsuitable for them to stay in their home, recommend to them that they should go to a designated reception centre.

     Advise them that at the shelter there is necessary food, water and medical supplies available.

     Encourage them to go for their well-being and staying in their home may cause danger to their welfare.

     Reassure them that you will keep watch on their house as well so that there may be less hesitation involved.

     In most cases, seniors and neighbours forced to stay in their homes will be most appreciative of your thoughtfulness to their well-being.