August/September 2007
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August/September 2007 |
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| Do you think
that cell phones are just for the young? Actually a cell phone can be your
personal safety device! A large number of adults over the age of 60 don’t
carry a cell phone, yet a cell phone could be the most valuable item in your
pocket/purse. Consider these reasons why you should own one:
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Weather or Acts of Nature.
A tornado, fire, blizzard, ice storm, flood, landslide or a prolonged power
outage can happen almost anywhere. These could require a quick evacuation or
a move to a r Traffic Happens.You can call someone if you are stuck in traffic. r Accidents Happen. As you age, even minor accidents can have major results. A simple fall on a slippery surface may require a call for help, especially if no one sees you fall. An auto accident, empty gas tank or flat tire are reasons to use a cell phone to call a friend, police or a tow truck. In the event of an emergency, call 911. r Good Samaritan. With a cell phone you could give the location of an accident, call police to report a drunk driver, get help for a lost child, report smoke coming from an unusual source or call for assistance for others. r Find Your Way if Lost. My dad always said that he knew Kansas City like a book. My mom would remind him that his book had half the pages missing. It's easy to get lost or forget which turn to take. A quick call to your destination will get you on your way. r
In Case of Emergency.
Program your phone with one or two numbers that will serve as
your "In Case of Emergency" numbers. ICE numbers aid police or emergency
personnel in the event that you're in an accident or having a medical
emergency and are non-responsive. To make this possible, use ICE-1, |
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Kris Jenkins jenkinsk@missouri.edu Regional Specialist Human Environmental Sciencs Last revised: 07/21/08 |
