Comments on: Some Tips on how Senior Citizens Can Prepare for Earthquakes

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:37:28 +0000

Thank you for a very informative post! I always worry about my folks, and often stay late at night thinking about ways to protect them.

The article made great points and I realize that I have to update my parents with this information.

By: Randall

Randall — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:36:45 +0000

I agree with the other comments, this is very important info. I am one these so called “senior citizens”, yes I am 78 and proud of it. I can’t tell you how important it is for those my age and older to know and recognize that in emergencies such as a earthquake, we have to be doubly prepared and know what we can and can’t do, and not be afraid to ask for a helping hand. Great Post Thank You.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:03:11 +0000

I much like the other commentors have parents who are senior citzens. My parents are still pretty spry, but it won’t hurt to review a few of these tips with them. You never know when the time will come when my parents or myself as well will experience an earthquake and have to remember these tips to help us. Thank you.

By: Samuel Jolley

Samuel Jolley — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:40:14 +0000

Okay I will admit it I am a senior citizen, I read over your list of tips of how senior citizens can be ready for earthquakes and found it very informative. There are are few things here on this list that I need to focus on such as anchoring heavy objects and finding an emergency kit that has all the things I need to survive. Thank you for this resource.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:12:03 +0000

In our home my wife and I besides having an emergency/first aid kit in each one of cars we also have one in our bedroom, living room and basement. This has been a very beneficial not only for ourselves but for our children and grandchildren as we have had a few times when we have had to fix up a few bumps and brusies. I hope that if we are caught in a disaster we will be fully prepared.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:48:26 +0000

I agree with many of the comments above it seems that there should be more emphasis on teaching senior citizens earthquake saftey and preparedness. I know that the list of things senior citizens can do to prepare themselves also applies to grownups and children as well. I guess the most important thing here it to just be prepared. Thanks for the post.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:38:29 +0000

Thank you for the post,I have been looking for a while for information about earthquake safety especially safety with Senior Citizens. In fact I was talking about this with my sister last night, mostly how we would handle our aging mother if an earthquake happened. Your insight on this has been great. Thank you.

By: Kent

Kent — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:19:14 +0000

Thanks for the great info on this. It’s funny how in times of disaster we tend to forget that there are those who may not have the health or age to cope with such events as an earthquake. This is a great post that provides awesome resources for these great people to have when such disasters occur.

By: Issac

Issac — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:28:13 +0000

Thank you for helping out those who are considered senior citizens. I am 60 years old and all though I don’t feel that old (more like 45):) I do know that in the not to distant future I won’t be as spry as I used to be, and having taking the right steps to protect myself and my family from earthquakes will be very beneficial. Cheers.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:19:25 +0000

Great post. My mother is getting up there in years and this will be important information for not only her but myself. Just by taking a few precautions will better help my mom be prepared if a earthquake hits. Thanks you.