About this Event
Safe, Secure and Prepared: Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Families
Join us in person for a fun and friendly session all about staying safe and prepared when disaster strikes. Whether you’re a senior or part of a family, learn simple tips and tricks to keep your home and loved ones secure. Get hands-on advice and connect with others who want to be ready for anything life throws your way!
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tentative Agenda
Info: 9:00 AM | Welcome: Are You Ready?
What it means to be prepared and how to identify gaps in your personal emergency plan.
9:15 AM | Staying Safe, Healthy & Independent
Medic*tion management, medical information, assistive devices, and continuity of care.
9:50 AM | Protect Your Money Before an Emergency
Financial preparedness, fraud prevention, identity protection, and emergency expenses.
10:10 AM | Your Grab-and-Go Information File
Organize the medical, financial, insurance, and identification documents you may need quickly.
10:45 AM | Build Your Personal Emergency Plan
Emergency kits, evacuation, transportation, accessibility, and caregiver planning.
11:05 AM | Generator & Power Outage Safety Demo
Generator placement, carbon monoxide risks, electrical safety, and backup power.
11:25 AM | Technology for Safety & Independence
Explore assistive technology and smart-home tools that support aging in place.
11:40 AM | Ask the Experts
Interactive Q&A with workshop speakers.
Event venue & nearby stays
Beasley Brown Community Center, 225 North Swiss Street, San Antonio, United States