1st 72 On You – Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

Be prepared for disaster. A lesson brought home by Hurricane Florence.  
 
The Kentucky Department for Public Health within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services launched the 'First 72 On You' campaign during the month of September, which is National Preparedness Month.  
 
This week’s spotlight is on preparing older adults for disasters and emergencies.  
 
The ‘First 72’ initiative is rooted in stressing self-sufficiency, especially if you can't leave your home for 72 hours.  
 
Older adults may be more vulnerable than younger adults during a disaster because they are more likely to have impaired physical mobility, decreased hearing and vision, chronic health conditions or social and economic limitations.