Preparing for an Emergency When You Have a Chronic Illness

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Even those with a disability or chronic illness should be prepared for an emergency situation should one arise. Prepping isn’t just for the able-bodied.  The task may just be a bit trickier, as there would be more equipment and necessities to have on standby than usual. A different exit strategy could also be required, depending on the severity of the disease.

Prepping When You Have Lupus

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Those who have received positive lupus test results need to be careful when prepping. Certain foods can cause flare-ups, so there are some things that need to be avoided while packing. Processed meat products are one issue, meaning no Spam or store-bought beef jerky should be included.  It is also best to fill the diet with dairy as much as possible since certain medications can cause damage to the bones. This may mean having cows to get milk from and planting leafy green vegetables to eat should the situation become dire. If a person has lupus, it is also imperative that they keep their medication supply stocked and take it along with them when they need to leave in an emergency.

Prepping When You Can’t Walk

It’s easy for most people to get up and run when a terrible situation arises that they need to get away from quickly. Those who have a disability or illness causing problems with mobility may have a more difficult time. Keeping extra crutches or a walker in a vehicle may help.  They’ll have the needed mobility if they can’t take a battery-operated device. If people can’t walk entirely and need to get away fast, they should be certain they have a manual wheelchair handy since power wheelchairs won’t last long when the world is ending. Anything that works by hand is the best to have in a dire situation. A person always knows they can get away when needed, and not stuck without a charge.

Prepping When You Have Diabetes

Watching the sugar content of foods being packed is important when you have diabetes.

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The proper medication needs to be taken along if people leave in an emergency. It is imperative to have insulin pumps and other required supplies to manage the disease. Having extras packed and ready to go, so getting away fast without need to stop to think and grab supplies in the heat of the moment is best.

Prepping When You Have a Seizure Disorder

Stress can trigger seizures. So anyone with a seizure disorder needs to learn some proper stress management techniques to utilize while on the road. An unexpected emergency situation is one of the most stressful things to go through. Knowing how to cope while going through it is highly important. Those who regularly have seizures should also make a prep plan with someone they know who lives nearby. That person may need to know the right way to handle a seizure if one occurs, such as placing something soft underneath the head.

The survival guide for handling a pandemic stresses the importance of being prepared. Food, water, and a first aid kit should be the starting point for everyone, regardless if they live with a chronic illness or are perfectly healthy. After this basic list of supplies is compiled, it is then necessary to think about and pack any additional necessities needed depending on the situation. Anyone can be a prepper, it just takes some careful thought and planning to make sure you’ll survive.