The human devastation wrought by Katrina is a keen warning to those of us who are ill. We, the slightly or completely infirm, cannot take disaster preparedness lightly.
The American Red Cross offers important disaster preparedness guidance for those with disabilities and special needs. This guidance includes a checklist of disaster supplies.
The American Red Cross also offers special disaster preparedness guidance for seniors.
The guidance suggests taking a week's supply of medication with you. I think having a 90-day supply of medication on hand (commonly available through mail-order prescription drug plans) could save a life. Imagine being told to stay away from your home for weeks on end.
