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During a heat wave, we are supposed to go to a "cooling shelter," but we don't have a car. How can we get there?
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Published: January 17, 2008
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My husband is in a nursing home, and I still live in our home. I’m worried about what might happen to him if there is a disaster. What can I do to prepare?
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Published: January 17, 2008
63.
A home health care worker comes to our home three times a week to check my husband's dialysis machine and to give him an infusion treatment. Evacuation will be nearly impossible. Will she still come as usual?
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Published: January 17, 2008
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As a caregiver, I am responsible for my loved one when there is a disaster. How can I prepare for such a situation?
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Published: January 17, 2008
65.
My husband has lung cancer. Can you give me a checklist of things I should have on hand if the electricity should go out?
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Published: January 16, 2008
66.
My wife and I care for our adult developmentally disabled daughter. When she hears about an impending disaster, she simply falls apart. How can we help her cope?
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Published: January 16, 2008
67.
What special things should caregivers know about disasters?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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I am a caregiver and live with my 86-year-old father. What kind of basic medical supplies do I need to have on hand in case of emergency?
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Published: January 16, 2008
69.
In the event of a disaster, whom should I notify that I will need special help taking care of my wife, who is disabled and bedfast?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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I'm a caregiver and am confused about the requirements of voluntary and mandatory disaster evacuations. Can you help?
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Published: January 16, 2008
71.
I'm a caregiver for an elderly person. It's difficult to move this person every time a voluntary evacuation occurs. How do I really know if we should evacuate?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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During an evacuation, where can we go so my wife gets the special care she needs?
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Published: January 16, 2008
74.
My wife has a trained dog (service animal) who is always on hand to help her. If we have to evacuate, can we take the dog with us?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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The person I care for is not ambulatory, and the area in which we live is prone to wildfires. What precautions can I take to help protect us in the event of a fire?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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