On Veteran’s Day – November 11 – we honor the courage and sacrifices of those who have risked or given their lives in support of their country. Veterans in the past have often been thought of as seniors. But while many seniors are veterans, with our nation at war an ever-increasing number of younger veterans are becoming part of our national demographic as well. Similarly, veterans were once virtually all men, while today’s military is nearly 15% female.
In your disaster planning, remember that demographics change, and the preparedness and communication needs of a group can also change. The ways your preparedness serves – and reaches – any group will need to be updated from time to time to stay relevant.
