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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Elderly person lost hearing aid during evacuation, fall, or hospital transfer — cannot hear warnings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Elder asking what? repeatedly, missing siren or name calls.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Aid missing after fall or flood mud cleanup.
Scene hazards: Missed evacuation orders, Medication errors from miscommunication
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get attention with gentle touch shoulder — not from behind.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to quiet corner for important messages.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Write critical meds and meeting point on card in pocket.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shelter registration note: hearing impaired.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Audiology clinic emergency replacement programs post-disaster.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disability desk at relief camp for assistive device list.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Temporary loaner aids at some hospitals.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Psychological distress from isolation — include in family plan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT shout louder assuming it helps — distorts lip reading.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave alone in noisy shelter without buddy.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — They can manage a few days without aid — it is optional
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — For many elders aid is essential for safety instructions and medical consent.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missed evacuation bus announcement.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Without aid, disaster noise and masks block remaining hearing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Replacement may take days — interim communication plan needed.