01/23/2026
Hope your New Year is going good. In preparation of the upcoming sub freezing temps and the potential for loss of power/water please be attentive to the danger for our elderly population and especially the homebound. If they live in an all electric home, what “backup” sources of heat will they have? Are these sources safe to use in closed spaces? Is there fresh water available to drink in the home if the water supply is interrupted? Will they have access to food that does not require electricity to prepare? Is there an adequate supply of their medications in the home if travel is affected? For the ones who require oxygen, is there a backup source of electricity or adequate supply of portable oxygen? Please check on these people more often during this time. Take care and pray for those that will be working in the elements to maintain and restore safety and utilities.