Hurricane Preparedness Program Is Offered

Maybe it's not too late to register!

Preparing for an impending hurricane or other disaster is hard enough. But when you¡re caring for someone who is seriously ill, disaster preparation is even more difficult. The Caregiver Coalition, a partnership between Hospice and Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore, Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Agency, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, ESCC, and the Alzheimer¡s Association of Southeastern Virginia are pleased to present this workshop:


Hope Is Not a Plan!
Tips for Caregivers on Preparing for the Hurricane Season

Monday, June 28, 2010, 12:00 pm ¡V 3:30 pm, Onancock Hospice Building, 165 Market St, Suite 3

Be sure to attend this informative workshop and learn about:

Making a Family Disaster Plan
Checklists and Supply Kits
Documents that Should Be Protected
Having a Place to Go
Special Preparations for Yourself and Your loved Ones
Post-disaster Scams
Facing a Hurricane, Experiences of a Katrina Victim
Post-Hurricane/Disaster ¡V How to Handle the Losses

There is no cost to attend; lunch and materials are provided. Transportation can also be arranged with advanced notice. This workshop is open to everyone in the community, but pre-registration is required. To register, call Brandon at 757-787-3310 x113.