Winter Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations Jan 29, 2015
Posted on 27. Jan, 2015 by superuser in Rick Rader MD, Info Blast
AADMD INFO BLAST – For AADMD Members and Friends
Winter Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations
Some tips from the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD).
A car battery can charge electric wheelchair during power outage from #Juno. More tips for people w/ #disabilities: http://1.usa.gov/1mV8QJH
Did you know that infants lose heat more easily than adults? Don’t let babies sleep in a cold room, especially if <1 year old. #Juno
If your power fails, refrigerated baby food warmer than 40F for more than 2 hours is not safe to eat, & should be thrown out. #Juno
Important for people w/#disability: Identify & map closest accessible shelters. #Juno #Blizzardof2015 http://go.usa.gov/rNeF
Talk w/ kids about plans if you lose power. Build a kit together w/ things to stay warm. Use a flashlight for light, not candles. #Juno
#Juno: Power outages may impact medical services for people w/#disabilities. Learn how to help: http://1.usa.gov/1mV8QJH
Keeping warm for #Juno: repurpose a sleeping bag – unzip, cut armholes in bag & cover person in wheelchair. #disability
Keep feet warm for #Juno. Many snow boots have Velcro straps/zip up easily over leg braces/prosthetics. #disability #Blizzardof2015
Pack extra blankets in your car’s emergency kit to keep you & your family warm, in case you are stranded http://1.usa.gov/M8KnDO
#Juno Check your baby’s temp and if below 95 degrees, go to the doctor #Juno #Blizzardof2015
http://1.usa.gov/1tgrjYt
