Emergency Planning

Planning for emergencies is just good sense!

Planning for any emergency requires considering all likely scenarios that could result when things that you rely on daily – like electricity, water, heat, air conditioning, telephone service, and transportation – are disrupted or lost for a considerable amount of time.

Do you and your family have a plan for an emergency?

Will you have food, water, and other essentials to get you through in the event of a lengthy power failure or in case you cant get out of your home?

Most emergency management planners suggest having enough supplies to last you and your family for three to five days for weather-related events. However, many things may impact your decision, including storage space, special needs, number of people in the household, and available resources.

Do you have a relocation plan in the event that you are told to leave your home and seek shelter elsewhere?

Click on the links below for more information

Tips and info on Emergency preparedness from MCDA

"Senior Safety Reminder" booklet that you can print at home (English)

Spanish version

Russian Version

Your personal emergency info card: fill out and keep handy. (English)

(Be sure to click on BOTH files on the left of the screen to see the full document)

Spanish version

Russian Version

(Fill out on line and print a copy OR Print a blank and write information)

View Senior safety videos and get more info from Ready Wisconsin and COAD