What should the disabled or elderly do to plan for emergencies?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 600,000 families in Georgia have a family member with a disability and almost 800,000 Georgians are over age 65. In case of an emergency, these people might require special assistance. If you or someone you know needs special assistance in the event of an evacuation, contact your local emergency management agency as part of your planning. For more information, see Ready Georgia’s dedicated Web pages for Older Georgians and Georgians with Special Needs.
