As Hurricane Dorian nears the state of Florida, residents can be seen doing all that they can to prepare. Stocking up on essential items, refilling medications, and getting gas, food and water have become top priorities over the past few days. Shutters have been placed on many homes by now and plans are being made in the event of an evacuation. While hurricanes are a well-known factor for those living in our beautiful Sunshine State, facing the possibility of an intense storm can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned of residents.
Here at Aqua Home Care, we have been monitoring the hurricane closely right along with our fellow Floridians. Our office has been busy making phone calls to those utilizing in-home care services. By contacting in-home caregivers and their clients ahead of the storm, hurricane plans can be discussed. Certain preparations should be well underway, and we would like to take this time to remind individuals to ensure the following:
- Medications have been refilled if needed
- Homes have been secured
- Plans for potential evacuations have been made
- Food and water are stored
- Important documents have been gathered in the event of an evacuation
- Essential items are readily accessible (flashlights, batteries, medical aids, etc.)
If you have utilized Aqua Home Care as a resource to finding your in-home caregiver, our team either has reached out or will be reaching out to you. In the event that you have missed our call, please phone us at (772) 925-8560. To everyone in our community and statewide, our thoughts are with you all as we prepare for hurricane impacts. Safety is a top priority, and we wish safety to all during this time.