Solera CERT Cadre
National Preparedness Month is all about keeping people safe
during cases of national emergency. As a government-approved
holiday, National Preparedness Month helps people prepare by
giving them tools and information they need so that when a disaster
comes around, people can be assured and know where to go to keep
them and their families safe. To learn more visit https://www.ready.
gov/september#2023
The theme for 2023 is "Preparing for Older Adults" Solera CERT
Cadre contribution to the theme pertains to building a survival kit.
Here are some basic and extra kit items:
• Water and non-perishable food for several days
• Extra cell phone battery or charger
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA
Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting
and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal
sanitation
• Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener (if kit contains canned food)
• Several days supply of prescription medicines (ask your doctor
and medical insurance provider for assistance
• A list of all medications, dosage and any allergies
• Extra eyeglasses, contacts, hearing aids and batteries
• A back-up supply of oxygen
• A list of the style and serial number of medical devices
• Copies of insurance and Medicare cards
• Contact information for doctors, relatives or friends who should
be notified if you are hurt
• Pet food, extra water, collar with ID tag, medical records, and
other supplies for your support animal
Find a detailed list of kit items at: https://www.ready.gov/kit
The Solera CERT Cadre holds a training session on disaster
preparedness topics on the fourth Friday of each month. The
CERT training sessions take place in the Arts & Crafts Room of the
Oakmont Clubhouse. Sessions run from 9 to 11 am. On Sept. 22, we
will focus on building survival kits. All residents and property staff
members are welcome to attend the training session.
Written by Ray C. Gayton-Jacob, coordinator for the City of
Beaumont/County of Riverside CERT program at Solera. https://
www.solera-cert.info
PREPARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
For Seniors By Seniors: Take responsibility to protect your life! Prepare NOW for a sudden emergency
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