Here is another article to prepare seniors for a nuclear disaster. Previously, I wrote about Evacuation Plans for Seniors in a Nuclear Emergency, which directly corresponds with these important steps to take. Ukraine and surrounding countries are being threatened with a nuclear blast of some sort by Russia. We need to be vigilant in knowing…
Introduction This guide is intended for seniors living alone or with minimal assistance who may face a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” (SHTF) event in their community. These events, also known as emergencies or disasters, can disrupt daily life and require residents to shelter in place for an extended period. While the specific nature of an…
As I navigate the essentials of fire safety, I must address the heightened risks that seniors face. Fire scares me almost as much as a nuclear war. I’ve always lived in the country where there’s a risk of fire and they can erupt and spread quickly. We need to address a fire safety plan to…
Imagine waking up to a world where the clock on your bedside table is dark, your phone won’t turn on, and the neighborhood is eerily quiet. This could be the aftermath of an EMP or CME event. If you’re unfamiliar with these acronyms, you’re not alone. EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse, a burst of electromagnetic…
Now we are in my biggest fear, nuclear war. But fear of an EMP attack is pretty close, too. I was born just after the Korean War and lived my formative years during the Cold War. My college years were during the Vietnam War. See where I’m going with this? War is not ubiquitous. There…
