Table 3 Disaster preparedness indicator
Variables | 60–74 Yrs N = 141 (%) | > 74 Yrs N = 102 (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Known specific location of shelter in emergency situation | 30 (21.3) | 18 (17.7) | 0.48 |
Had emergency tool box | 37 (26.2) | 24 (23.5) | 0.63 |
Had medications supply in disaster situation | 101/115(87.8) | 74/82 (90.2) | 0.59 |
Limited mobility when need to transfer | 61 (43.3) | 72 (70.6) | < 0.001 |
Used natural gas in residence | 133 (94.3) | 94 (92.2) | 0.50 |
Had medical devices with electronic supply | 8 (5.7) | 6 (5.9) | 0.95 |
Had power cut off system or knew how to turn off abnormal electrical supply | 14 (9.9) | 6 (5.9) | 0.26 |
Knew emergency telephone number | 59 (41.8) | 25 (24.5) | 0.005 |
Knew how to contact organization for help in emergency situation | 85 (60.3) | 49 (48.0) | 0.06 |
Had telephone for emergency call | 122 (86.5) | 59 (57.8) | < 0.001 |