Page 6 - The Islander - May '21

Page 6, The Islander

coMMiSSioner’S update

Hurricane Preparedness 2021

By Commissioner Maria Marino
With hurricane season a diabetic or have any medications that need to be kept areas or beyond what your municipality allows, Solid
around the corner, it is cold, please make sure to have enough ice in a cooler to Waste Authority can arrange for removal of vegetation at
important that we remain keep your medicines cold should you lose power. Have a a rate of $8 per cubic yard. For more information about
mindful of preparation. After phone charger you can use in your car, especially if you do debris removal, visit https://www.swa.org/153/Before-
the past year of stocking up not have a landline phone. Lastly, be a “check-in buddy” During-and-After-the-Storm.
on toilet paper, paper towels, with your friends and family so that everyone will know If you have specific questions or concerns about the
cleaning products and hand who is safe. accessibility of the Official Palm Beach County Hurricane
sanitizer, we cannot neglect Remember to complete all major cutting of vegetation, Planning Guide, we have trained individuals available to
our hurricane supply kits. including tree removal long before June, which means that assist you. Please contact public affairs directly at (561)
I can already hear the you should focus on this type of property maintenance 355-2754, or via email at pbcaccessibility@pbcgov.org. As
collective groan, made worse between December and April. If your trimmings exceed always, if I can be of assistance to you, please call me at
by recent news reports from the allowable six cubic yards at the curb for unincorporated (561) 355-2201 or send an email to mmarino@pbcgov.org.
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about
moving up the season start date by a few weeks. The storm
season of 2020 was the sixth in a row in which named tropical SUMMER SPECIAL
storms developed before the official start on June 1.
Palm Beach County has the resources you need
to prepare and respond. Our Division of Emergency Trade-In Your Current Medical Alert System and
Management is your go-to for the latest information on Receive $139 Credit Towards the Rolls-Royce
matters you should consider, such as your flood zone, of Medical Alert Systems.
evacuation zone, emergency shopping list, FEMA tips for
storage of food and water, shelters, gas stations and grocery FALLEN TO THE FLOOR? NEED HELP!
stores with generators, and the list goes on.
From the county’s webpage at https://discover.pbcgov. INTRODUCING THE NEW LINK+
org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Preparedness.aspx, you can
explore links to find out how you can best prepare, based FOR ONLY PENNIES A DAY
Meet the Link+
on your personal situation. The basic steps include: Meet the Link+
• Make a plan – devise your own disaster plan including
where you will wait out a storm, what you will do with your Link+ is a Life Preserver for
The Link+ is a Smart Home
The Link+ is a Smart Home
pets and whether a loved one requires the care of a special Gateway/Hub that integrates
Gateway/Hub that integrates
needs shelter. Individuals or Seniors Living Alone
all the Medical Devices in the
all the Medical Devices in the
• Build a kit – in additional to nonperishable food, health
patient’s home by using a
Link+
and first-aid supplies, paper goods and a full prescription of patient’s home by using a
touch-free and fully automated
your required medications, keeping important documents NOT FEELING WELL? touch-free and fully automated
secured in a waterproof container can save you time and Connect with your physician from the
Bluetooth Syncing Process.
Bluetooth Syncing Process.
aggravation later. Cleaning supplies, tools, and of course,
candles and/or flashlights and batteries are essential. comfort of your home.
Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring
• Be informed – along with monitoring local radio, » Avoid Unnecessary Trips to the ER or Doctors Offices
television and social media, you can sign up for ALERTPBC, Our unique remote monitoring gateway allows Health Care Providers and Healthcare
Our unique remote monitoring gateway allows Health Care Providers and Healthcare
the county’s emergency notification system, that will quickly Saving you Hundreds of Dollars!
Systems to track and monitor multiple vital signs of patients with chronic conditions
Systems to track and monitor multiple vital signs of patients with chronic conditions
provide you with critical information in severe weather, » Link+ is Ideal for Anyone Suffering from:
remotely using our proprietary HIPPA compliant & FDA cleared device, the Link+.
unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuation remotely using our proprietary HIPPA compliant & FDA cleared device, the Link+.
• Diabetes
of buildings or neighborhoods. You can specify where you
want the message sent. By downloading the free PBC DART • High Cholesterol
FREE RPM kit includes the Link+,
app on your smartphone, you will have immediate access to FREE RPM kit includes the Link+,
FREE
Blood Pressure Monitor, SPO2,
up-to-the-minute emergency information, and you can report • High Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Monitor, SPO2, FREE
Glucometer, Scale & Thermometer
Glucometer, Scale & Thermometer
damage following a storm event. Blood Pressure Monitor FREE SPO2
• Get involved – our emergency managers like to say Health Reports
that preparedness is a responsibility we all share, and FEATURES: » Immediate Vital Sign Warnings
100% reimbursable by Medicare,
100% reimbursable by Medicare,
Medicaid & Private Insurance Plans
Medicaid & Private Insurance Plans
this is so true. You can volunteer with organizations that » 24hr Response System » Fall Detection Alert
activate during disasters such as American Red Cross,
The Salvation Army, United Way, Medical Reserve Corps, » 24hr Heart Monitoring » GPS Location Services
Fully automated alert system notifies
Fully automated alert system notifies
and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). » 24/7 Professional Call Center » Travel with Link+
call centers/providers in case of
call centers/providers in case of
CERT is a community-based organization of residents who decline in patient’s health condition
decline in patient’s health condition
learn how to take emergency response actions in safe ways » Medication Reminders » Daily Reports to Give to Your Doctor
until the professional emergency responders can respond. 24HR RESPONSE SYSTEM: 2-Way Audio/Video between the
2-Way Audio/Video between the
The Division of Emergency Management has trained over Individuals or seniors living alone always feel safe knowing that help is just a call away.
patients & the providers directly
patients & the providers directly
3,200 CERTs throughout Palm Beach County in disaster from the Link+
from the Link+
preparedness, response, and communications. The 24hr response feature will advise you of the immediate medical attention you may
Things I’ve Learned Along The Way need. Your physician will be able to view your vital signs if necessary.
Although you may have insured your valuables, take
pictures of them and if you can, move them to a safe place.
Make sure to remove your ice from the icemaker and turn
it off. If you lose power, this will prevent melting. Put that
ice in a plastic tub and keep it in the freezer. Take all of Eliminates Eliminates 2-Way GPS Medication 3G/4G Call Center Customized Trigger
Call Center
Eliminates
3G/4G
Trigger
Customized
Eliminates
2-Way
Medication
GPS
those recyclable water bottles you have around the house Tablets Bluetooth Audio/Video Location Reminders Cellular Platform API Reports Alerts
Reminders
Location
Alerts
Reports
Bluetooth
Platform API
Tablets
Audio/Video
Cellular
and fill with tap water and any other container you can seal.
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