Being prepare and responding to the emergency is the best way to minimize the hardships the emergency will cause. One must plan and organize a strategy to the deal with situation and analyze its components. Setting out and implementing a clearly defined emergency plan can save lives.
We will provide several scenarios of emergencies and a short cut to prepare for the crisis.
· Car breaks down
o You should always carry an emergency kit in your car. You can pick one up at most retailers and typically include such things as a set of jumper cables, at least one blanket, flash light, signal cone, first aid kit, batteries and gloves.
o We also recommend pliers, Phillips & flathead screwdriver, a poncho, a small ratchet set and a tire sealant and a light duty air compressor with all the accessories.
· Fire in the home
o One should always have fire extinguishers in their home and know how to properly use them. Almost anyone is capable to operate a fire extinguisher and all capable family members should know how to use them.
o Prepare a fire emergency plan to know all the exits and gathering point for all in the household
o Have sufficient coverage in insurance to be able to replace some items lost.
· Natural disaster
o The best thing to do is plan for ALL the nature disaster and get familiar with how to react to each situation.
o The basic thing in all situations is, to assess yourself first. You cannot help others if you yourself are injured. Secondly, observe the area for dangers and casualty. Lastly plan to provide or get help, if possible.
· Health Issue
o Many health conditions if properly manage can have people live very productive lifestyle but poor management of one’s health has lead to tragedies.
o Have a medical plan in place with a medical proxy and a list of how you would like your health managed if you cannot make the decision yourself.
o Sudden health issues do happen and while there might not be much one can do in this situation having adequate health coverage is the key to minimize the hardship that the family would endure not only financially but emotionally as well.
· Death
o Death for the most part comes without warning unless one has a terminal condition but even then one does not know their last minutes.
o Because of deaths certainty one must plan for it by leaving a will, having life insurance and making funeral arrangements if possible.
· Financial crisis
o Most of the situations mentioned above have a major financial impact for the most part. Therefore, you need to prepare and get the proper financial tool to help you minimize the emergency such as getting insurance for your life, car, and property.
o A famous rule is “Cash is king” as you should always be able to access funds immediately (you should have about 6 months worth of expenses) as it might be required in some emergencies or to be able to pay for the emergency in the aftermath.
At First Care of New York we want to prepare all our readers with a little knowledge of how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. But, if you or a loved one have suffered an emergency and have been left with health issues or not capable to handle activities of daily living, well we can help. We have highly trained multilingual certified home health aides who can help. Our home aides can assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, cooking, light cleaning and much more. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us at 718-741-5956. Ask us why our motto is, “We pick up where others leave off”.
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