Seniors face greater danger during disasters due to mobility issues, chronic conditions, and reliance on meds. Extreme heat, cold, and poor air quality hit them harder. Preparedness ideas: zone heating/cooling, DIY air filtration, insulation upgrades. Stock extra prescriptions or herbal backups like garlic, turmeric, elderberry. Plan escape routes and safe zones for flooding or outages. Survival for seniors hinges on thoughtful planning, home reinforcement, and strong support systems.
Elderly Americans face unique survival challenges during disasters – Here’s how to prepare
