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Emergency preparedness at home after stroke — fire, power outage, evacuation, meds

In-depth emergency preparedness module tailored to mobility/communication limits: evacuation routes, go bag, meds backup, power outage planning, and caregiver roles.

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate16 minStandard (9–12)

Educational only

Educational only — adapt to your location and abilities; follow local emergency guidance.

Get help now

In a suspected stroke, call your local emergency number and note last known well time. Bring the medication list (especially blood thinners) if going to the hospital.

Key takeaways

  • Prepare for fire/power outage/evacuation with mobility or speech limits
  • Create a go-bag and medication backup plan
  • Assign caregiver roles and practice once

Your ‘3 priorities’

  • People safety
  • Medication access
  • Communication

Go-bag (stroke-specific)

  • Meds list + actual meds
  • Blood thinner name + last dose box
  • IDs/insurance
  • Device charger
  • Communication card

Power outage plan

  • Medical devices backup
  • Refrigerated meds plan
  • Phone charging options

Evacuation plan

  • Primary + backup route
  • Meeting point
  • Transport plan
  • Stairs alternative

Caregiver roles

  • Who grabs meds
  • Who calls family
  • Who communicates with responders

Practice drill

  • 10-minute walkthrough
  • Update monthly

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 4 answered

Question 1

1. In an emergency plan, the top priorities are usually:

Question 2

2. A stroke-specific go-bag should include:

Question 3

3. A power outage plan is important because it can affect:

Question 4

4. The best time to practice your plan is:

References

  1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    Stroke (overview)