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Children & Elderly Emergency Preparedness
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Children
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Children: teach full name, home address, and parent phone number
Children: practice what to do if separated (safe adult, police, school)
Children: ID card in backpack with photo, name, and emergency contacts
Children: teach smoke alarm sound and fire escape route from their room
Children: include comfort items in emergency kit (stuffed animal, book)
Children: age-appropriate explanation of emergency scenarios
School and daycare emergency plan reviewed and understood
Know school reunification protocol — when and where to pick up children
Infants
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Infants: formula, diapers, wipes for minimum 14 days
Infants: portable crib or safe sleep space in emergency kit planning
Elderly
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Elderly: list all medications, doses, and prescribing doctors
Elderly: 30-day supply of all regular medications
Elderly: mobility aids (cane, walker, wheelchair) secured in emergency plan
Elderly: alert medical ID bracelet or medical info card
Elderly: register with local emergency services as requiring assistance
Elderly: power-dependent medical devices (CPAP, oxygen) — backup power plan
Planning
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Designate a primary and backup caregiver for dependents
Evacuation plan accounts for mobility limitations (carry plan if needed)
Mental Health
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Mental health: extra reassurance and routine for children and elderly in crisis
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