{"id":8617,"date":"2025-03-12T21:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T02:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T19:47:00","slug":"wellness-wednesday-disaster-readiness-whats-your-plan-in-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8617","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What\u2019s Your Plan in an Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4901\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8617-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for blind and low vision individuals. With recent fires in California and extreme cold weather across the U.S., the hosts emphasize the importance of having a plan in place before disaster strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key topics covered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Essential emergency supplies: Medications, non-perishable food, extra clothing, ID documents, and pet supplies (for service animals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Mobility and carrying emergency items: Strategies for packing necessities while using a cane, guide dog, or other mobility aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Communication plans: Keeping emergency contact numbers handy, knowing how to identify first responders, and having a backup power source for your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Emergency planning at home and work: Identifying escape routes, knowing how to reach help quickly, and coordinating with neighbors or family for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Emotional impact: Managing anxiety during emergencies and coping with survivor\u2019s guilt if others are more severely affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Being a resource to others: The value of calmness and preparedness, as blind and low vision individuals often develop strong planning skills out of necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their current emergency plans, discuss preparedness with loved ones, and share their experiences and questions with the Wellness Wednesday team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?cat=532\">Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show Hosts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robin Ennis on the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinennislcsw.com\/\">www.robinennislcsw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitioningthroughchange.com\/\">Www.transitioningthroughchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093.. They are looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4903\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8617-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday312025.mp3 Podcast Summary: This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for blind and low vision individuals. With recent fires in California and extreme cold weather across the U.S., the hosts emphasize the importance of having a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[17,494,532],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bapresents","category-personalcare","category-wellness-wednesday"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Blind-Abilities-Logo.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6rcRg-2eZ","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8672,"url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8672","url_meta":{"origin":8617,"position":0},"title":"Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me","author":"Blind Abilities Team","date":"May 2, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Podcast Summary: In this casual conversation, Beth, robin and Jeff talk about that feeling that people are watching us when we are out and about in the public sphere. 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