The 40th Aging Conference was not cancelled, despite running on emergency backups, from the May 6th tornado in Norman.
Under the circumstances, it seems appropriate to make this blog post about emergency preparedness. Ready.gov notes that the first step to preparing for emergencies is learning about hazards in your area. Disaster Preparedness By Seniors For Seniors lists useful things to keep in an emergency kit; personally I cannot emphasize your medications strongly enough!!
The Red Cross emphasizes creating a support network; FEMA also has a pamphlet about taking care of your pets in an emergency. I would add: if you have a large dog or other pet, make sure that you're able to get them into your tornado shelter, or make them their own. Our dog can't manage the stairs in our cellar, so she has her own closet in the interior of the house; she'll go there of her own accord.
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