Wellness Radio With Dr. J

Healthcare concerns, we all have them.  No one is perfectly healthy and no one can say they will not need support services after a natural disaster, you just never know. How can you prepare for earth events if you have healthcare concerns that require special equipment or medications?  Do you even recognize you may need help?  It can be something as simple as placing medication in a dry cool place, but post a summer storm, the heat and sun are the norm, not air conditioning.  It can also be a sleep machine that you use every night and when the power goes out, the machine does not work.  Umm, think you are prepared? As the warning for storms may give you time to prepare and compile all your medical needs, there are storms that are instant.  Also, does having a stockpile of medical items make you feel safe?  We will talk about various healthcare concerns and what you should think about.  Callers can ask medical specific questions to form a plan of safety, regardless of the event.

After a natural disaster, the police or other government enforcement will have the perimeters drawn around affected areas.  While many believe this to be good the first few hours, many others will start to rebel as they believe they have the right to go to their business or home.  Is this safe?  Are they protected?  Who is watching the bank?  And, why can't I go to my house, 'it has electric'? We will talk about all the things that could go wrong and what the normal patterns are after a natural disaster.  Many times if a local entity of government did not have a plan in place prior to an event there may be chaos or over ruling policies that are put into place. Do you know what to do ten minutes after a natural disaster has passed?  The more you know or have heard before, the better your instincts will be if you find yourself in a natural disaster area.  How do I know who to listen to after a disaster?  Where do I go or do I even go? How will your life be disrupted if you are in the center of a natural disaste

Natural disasters seem to be occurring every month somewhere in the United States.  Have you been affected?  Have you worried about the storms and what you would do?  OR Have you just looked at the news and noticed the events playing out?  An event seems to not be of concern to people and businesses these days unless they have a direct hit.  What comes next?  Aftermath.  You do have the ability to prepare for disasters in some areas of your life.  We will talk about a few simple things that can be done to lessen your heart aches after any earth event.  Also, while it may be great for some areas to have stockpiles, that is not the norm in other areas.  Do you know what you should or should not do in your area? How do you prepare your small business or how have you been prepared as an employee?  Missing anything in your plan? How does your healthcare become affected in natural disaster events?  Think you are safe and protected?  Think again. Callers are welcome to share their experiences and ask questions of Dr

As we have found out with hurricane Katrina, many volunteers come in droves to help when they see the need played out on the television.  We will be discussing how to make an informed choice when considering to help.  There are many concerns that have shown up several years after volunteering and should be evaluated prior to signing up.  Make an informed decision to volunteer.

I will take questions from anyone who does not feel they are prepared for Hurricane Irene.  I can also answer small business, medical/dental/ professionals, and other questions that may be unanswered by the media or you just do not know what to do.  It is very important to do all that you feel you could, because after a storm, those that were complacint may have issues that tear apart businesses and families.  I can discuss preparations before the storm, shelters and what to expect, and aftermath.  I have experience with hurricanes, namely the big one, Katrina, when I was unable to evacuate due to a medical emergency.  Ask what you are afraid of and perhaps we can find a direction for you.