SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
DISASTER PREP
B Y D AVE R OBINSON
Special to the Siuslaw News
T
he topic of Disaster
Preparedness seems to resonate
more with seniors than with the
younger set, partly because of vulnera-
bility due to special age-related issues.
Many seniors live alone and some are
dealing with health or mobility issues.
Yet most have developed a wisdom
that often accompanies gray hair that
something bad can happen because
they have lived through at least one
disastrous event in their lives.
The mantra of “Get A Kit, Make A
Plan, and Be Informed” still applies to
the mature crowd and there are many
low cost-things seniors can buy and
no-cost plans they can make to avoid
that feeling of helplessness and
despair.
In my humble opinion, the single
most important thing anyone can do to
prepare for a disaster is to organize
their neighborhood.
And it doesn’t cost a cent!
Contacting your neighbors, espe-
cially fellow seniors, can build a sense
of community and camaraderie along
with an assurance no one needs to face
adversity alone. Introduce the topic at
the senior center, your church group or
the quilting group.
Collaborating on projects can not
only bring some peace of mind, but
just may bring some new friends into
Local veterans group
seeks to help other vets
More tips for seniors
your life.
According to the American Red
Cross it is still your responsibility to
know what to do when disaster strikes.
Remember: The first responders are
going to be overwhelmed and YOYO
(You’re On Your Own).
First thing to do is gather enough
supplies to get by for several days
without going to the store. In the event
of an earthquake, the stores will sell
out within hours and there will be
nothing to buy anyway. If you live in
a location that requires evacuation,
you will want to store your supplies in
totes that have wheels.
Easier to move that way.
If you require a cane, walker or
wheelchair, be sure to label it with
your name, address and phone number
just in case you and your equipment
get separated. Either that or store your
supplies with a friend out of the dan-
ger zone.
Remember to rotate your supplies.
Keep an eye on the “best if used by”
dates. Then simply rotate your stored
supplies into everyday use.
Also, shift your batteries, medica-
tions and other perishable items before
they expire.
Keep in mind you may want to
stock up on certain medications. Most
doctors are sympathetic to your needs
The
Florence
Area
Veterans’ Relief Agency
(FAVRA) is a nonprofit sub-
sidiary of the local American
Legion Francis M. Yost Post
59.
FAVRA is a group of local
veterans helping other local
veterans with limited, emer-
gency, stop-gap grant funding
for food, shelter, utilities, med-
ical needs, transportation or
other personal, immediate
needs.
It requires the recipient to
meet a simple qualification
process, after which the veter-
an usually has a check or cash
regarding planning for disaster and are
willing to cooperate by prescribing
most maintenance medications in
advance.
The difficult thing here is to get
your insurance to get on board with
that concept. So any advance prepara-
tions you make in that regard may
have to come out of your own pocket.
Then be sure to take special care to
mind the expiration dates on your
meds.
I’m told that most medication does-
n’t actually “go bad” but it does tend
to lose its potency and effectiveness
over time.
Also, try to see your way clear to
pick up an extra pair of eyeglasses.
Some of us have enough trouble
keeping track of our glasses even
without a disaster, so adding a pair of
drugstore “cheaters” to our kit just
might not be a bad idea either.
______________________
SOFT
TOUCH
HAIR
DESIGN
Dave Robinson is the postmaster in
Bandon, Ore., and author of “Disaster
Prep for the Rest of Us.” He may be
contacted at
disasterprep.dave@gmail.com. Visit
his website for more disaster pre-
paredness tips, www.disasterprep-
dave.blogspot.com.
POLICE LOG
Florence Police
Dec. 20
Theft was reported in the
700 block of Highway 101.
Burglary was reported in the
200 block of Laurel Street.
Dispute was reported in the
900 block of Maple Street.
Dispute was reported in the
800 block of Highway 101.
Theft was reported in the
1100 block of Maple Street.
Dec. 21
Trespass was reported in the
4000 block of Joshua Lane.
dispute was reported in the
Gleneda Ridge area.
Accident, without injury,
was reported in the 3500 block
of Rhododendron Drive.
Dispute was reported in the
1300 block of Highway 101.
Fraud was reported in the
1500 block of 12th Street
Accident, with unknown
injury, was reported in the
Shelter cove area.
Fire was reported in the
1000 block of First Street.
Disorderly subject was
reported in the Park Village
area.
Accident, with unknown
injury, was reported between
mile posts 15 and 16 on
Highway 126.
Dec. 22
Child abuse was reported in
the 2500 block of Oak Street.
Arrest, with warrant, was
reported in the first block of
Ivy Street.
Theft from vehicle was
reported in the 4700 block of
Highway 101.
Child endangerment was
reported in the 2300 block of
Oak Street.
Gunshot wound was report-
ed in the 85000 block of
Highway 101.
Vehicle—pedestrian acci-
dent was reported on Heceta
Beach Road.
Dec. 23
Arrest, with warrant was
reported in the 1100 block of
Highway 101.
Death investigation was
conducted, 3700 block of
Highway 101.
Dispute was reported in the
2000 block of Highway 101.
Dispute was reported in the
2100 block of 11th street.
Child endangerment was
reported in the 2000 block of
12th Street.
Child endangerment was
reported in the 2200 block of
18th street.
Harrassment was reported in
the 1600 block of 30th street.
Dec. 24
Theft was reported in the
2100 block of Highway 126.
Theft was reported in the
100 block of Highway 101.
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