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Disaster & Emergency Preparedness

Cajun Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and the Aging & Disability Resource Center
answered many calls from evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
From these calls many lessons were learned on how best
to prepare for potential disasters.

BE PREPARED NOW
Make copies of all important documents including driver's license, insurance papers,
bank statements, birth (and death) certificates, list of drug allergies and prescriptions,
vehicle registration and proof of insurance...
* Store them in a waterproof container that is easily accessible if evacuation is required
Have cash available (if possible)
Inform local authorities of special needs relating to elderly, disabled or bedridden to insure
proper transportation for evacuation
Post emergency and family phone numbers near all phones
Make allowances for family pets

Prepare an emergency kit containing the following items:

Food	Water	Booster Cables	Fire Extinguisher
Maps	Tools	First Aid Kit	Flares

If evacuation is required bring only essential items:

Eyeglasses	Dentures	Prescription Drugs	Copies of Paperwork
Cash	Credit Cards	Checkbook	Emergency Numbers

Click for information on:

Sheltering in Place
Parish Emergency Contact Directory
Planning for Pets a Priority
Lafayette Hurricane Evacuation Routes

If you would like an Emergency Preparedness Readiness Guide,
email Cajun Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
or call (800) 738-2256