Regardless of the place one lives, bad weather is bound to occur at some point. The good news is that there are many things you can do to deal with unexpected weather. Below is a list of tips that will help seniors stay safe during unexpected weather: Power Outages Power outages can occur due to a hurricane, flood or winter storm. Here is a list of tips you can do to prepare for a possible power outage: Supply The Phone Numbers Seniors should have all of the phone numbers to utility companies, including gas, power and water. You should also supply seniors with the numbers to the fire department, doctor and home health care provider. It is important that seniors be able to access these numbers quickly. Give Seniors The Necessary Supplies …show more content…
This includes things such as flashlights, batteries, battery-powered flashlights, non-perishable food items, warm blankets, several layers of clothing and a hat. Additionally, if your loved one has an essential medical device, then you should let your utility company know. This can put your loved one on the priority list in the event of a power outage. Driving Tips People who are over the age of 65 are already more likely to be involved in an accident. Inclement weather increases the risk of an accident. Below is a list of tips for safely driving when the weather is inclement: Have Your Car Winterized It will be a lot easier and safer to drive in inclement weather if the car is in good shape. The tires, windshield wipers and an antifreeze should be checked. Stock The Car With The Necessary Supplies Seniors should have a cell phone with them when they are driving. Other supplies seniors need include include blankets, first aid kit, booster cables, warm blankets, containers of water, dried food, shovel and flashlight. It is best to avoid wet and icy roads if possible. Slippery Surface
...nd others for injuries, look for and extinguish small fires, inspect your home for damage, listen to the radio for instructions, and expect aftershocks.
To start of we all know that driving in Winter all drivers experience low visibility which causes all drivers to take it slower than usual. Before thinking about driving in Winter, you need to make sure you know how to handle snowy and icy roads before getting behind the wheel. All it takes is the smallest patch of ice or snow to cause you to skid of the road, which could cause life threatning injuries
Depending on where you live there are stark differences between driving in the summer vs. the winter. First there is the factor of snow and ice in the winter, and in the summer you get harsh rains. There are many variables that we could discuss in these next few paragraphs, but we are only going to be able to list a few.
The similarities and differences between driving in the winter and in summer are numerous. Cars get us from point A to point B, and shelter us from the elements while we do so. Some cars may do a better job at sheltering us comfortably than others when environmental factors come in to play.
The weather report calls for below normal temperatures reaching into the low teens with a freezing rain snow mixture. The stores are packed and everyone is scrambling to buy supplies. Every gas station is out of bread, milk and fire wood. A bag of side walk salt cannot be found anywhere. This may be something that you deal with every winter. This type of weather may not be a big deal, or anything to cause panic where you live. But, where I live, this type of weather is a huge deal. We very rarely have to cope with bad weather. We like it that way!
Many stores had a shortage of basic supplies. People who weren’t evacuated from their homes began to stock up on necessities. They went to grocery stores and got all kinds of supplies; bread, canned goods, bottled water, gas powered generators, batteries, radios, flashlights. Gas powered generators would help with power outages.
For the purpose of this paper, we will discuss a weather event that few think of regarding natural disasters; winter storms. Winter storms are different from a snowy day in that a winter storm can include heavy snow, damage-causing ice, high winds, dangerously low temperatures, low visibility, or any combination thereof (America’s PrepareAthon, 2015) and makes travel extremely hazardous. A winter storm can affect an entire region and victims may experience loss of utility services, limited mobility, among various personal crises (illnesses, accidents, or death). For example, between November 17 and November 20, 2014 Buffalo, New York was buried under 7 feet of snow causing thirteen fatalities, hundreds of roof collapses/structural failures, thousands of stranded motorists, downed trees, and power outages in addition to food and gas shortages (National Weather Service, n.d.). In the most severe winter storms, snow plows, and emergency services personnel often have a difficult time keeping up with the needs of the region; therefore, it may be hours, days or even weeks until conditions are safe and services are
It’s normal that as we age, our driving abilities tend to change. Adjusting to life changes such as retirement, different schedules, and new activities also affect where and when they drive. Most older adults drive safely because they have a lot of experience behind the wheel. They are often hurt more seriously than younger drivers when they are involved in crashes (Older Drivers , 2012). There are many factors that affect older adults when driving such as arthritis, memory loss, and spine problems, which make drivers lose height and become shorter behind the wheel, diminishing visual range (Older Drivers , 2012). Driving skills can be affected by age-related declines in vision, hearing, cognitive functioning, ability to reason and remember, and other abilities, as well as certain health conditions and medications. It’s important to note , adults tend to take more medications as they age, and even if they’re not developing dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, the medications can cause cognitive changes and confusion, which in turn can affect they’re driving abilities (Older Drivers , 2012).
Remember that driving is a privilege not a right, so drive safely because it saves you money and a lot of lives.
Since the automobile was first created, more and more safety precautions have been taken to make an automobile ride as safe as possible. I will provide information on how to keep you and your car up to date with some precautions to ensure safety on the road.
Environmental conditions play a vital part in aviation as a whole. Much planning goes into a flight based on the current and forecast weather conditions for safety reasons. Accidents have occurred due to flying in bad weather such as thunderstorms with low level wind sheer, lightning, hale, icing conditions and poor visibility. Poor weather especially icing can be very dangerous to flight but most accidents can be avoided if the right precautions are taken to avoid potential bad weather situations. I will take a closer look at icing conditions on aircraft and give examples of icing related accidents
We all know Canada isn’t called the “Great White North” for nothing. It’s a rare winter season if your day to day isn’t affected at some point whether the kids’ school is closed or your commute home takes longer than usual. Some storms, however, have an even greater impact, putting a complete halt to everyday life. In the past century, Canadians have seen high winds, snow squalls, ice storms, and whiteouts, which are made even worse when they’re combined.
Most of the backup systems and security system will fail after a long periode of electricitiy blackout and it leads to complete failure. Most critical systems like hospitals, firrst responder facilities, water and sweage system, stock exchanges have backup power generation in particular place but it gives power backup for several hours or for a few days.
Once the storm arrives, stay inside and away from walls and windows that could collapse or be blown away. If it is during the night, have a flashlight near-by so that you can find your way around in case of a power failure. Don’t use the telephone either unless it’s absolutely necessary. Many people may be trying to make emergency calls and the phone lines may be knocked down in some areas.
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