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Preparedness for Senior Households

Senior households face unique preparedness challenges — medication continuity, mobility, and slower evacuation. Plans must account for these constraints.

In this guide

  1. 1 · Executive summary
  2. 2 · Key takeaways
  3. 3 · Key strategies
  4. 4 · Pro-tips checklist
  5. 5 · FAQ
  6. 6 · Related guides & tools

Executive summary

Senior households face unique preparedness challenges — medication continuity, mobility, and slower evacuation. Plans must account for these constraints.

  • 30-day medication supply
  • Mobility-aware evacuation plan
  • Trusted contact notification system

Key takeaways

  • 30-day medication supply
  • Mobility-aware evacuation plan
  • Trusted contact notification system
  • Medical-alert device

Key strategies

  1. Strategy 1

    30-day medication supply

  2. Strategy 2

    Mobility-aware evacuation plan

  3. Strategy 3

    Trusted contact notification system

  4. Strategy 4

    Medical-alert device

Pro-tips checklist

  • Practice the evacuation timeline
  • Engage adult children in the plan

FAQ

How long should the medication supply be?

30 days minimum — pharmacies often close for days after disasters.