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An emergency can hit at a moment’s notice – whether it’s a natural disaster like flooding, wildfires or high winds, or a personal emergency like a house fire.
“When an emergency hits, adrenaline kicks in making it hard to think straight,” said Joseph Roybal Sanchez, AARP New Mexico State Director. “You may only have minutes to get your family, your pets and yourself to safety.”
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“That is why it is vital to have a plan in place so you can act and move quickly. You don’t want to be wondering at that point what you should take with you and where those items are,” Roybal Sanchez said.
To help, AARP New Mexico and the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit disaster relief organization, are partnering for a four-part virtual-webinar series on key disaster preparedness topics, with a focus on older adults.
Classes will be held each Wednesday at 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., throughout July, starting July 9 and ending July 30.
To register for one, or all of the classes, visit: https://events.aarp.org/NMGetDisasterReady
Session 1: Disaster Preparedness at Home
Join us to learn about critical components of disaster planning so you can reduce your risks and stay safe. This session will cover knowing disaster risks, making preparedness plans, taking quick actions to secure properties and mitigating risks to protect homes from future disasters.
· Session 2: Winter Weather Preparedness 101
Getting prepared for winter storms and freezing conditions is critical to your safety. In this session, you will learn about understanding risks from winter storms and freezing conditions, stocking up on emergency supplies, protecting your home with quick pre-storm actions and conducting home maintenance.
· Session 3: Extreme Heat Preparedness 101
Learn extreme heat basics and key preparedness actions for households. This webinar will cover knowing your extreme heat risks, staying informed, learning safety actions, preparing your home and getting ready for power outages.
· Session 4: Making Your Recovery Plan in Advance
Making a recovery plan, including for your finances, is a crucial part of larger household disaster preparedness planning. This training covers integrating recovery planning into preparedness plans, protecting important documents, and avoiding contractor fraud issues.
Again, to register for one or all of the classes visit: https://events.aarp.org/NMGetDisasterReady
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