Friday, April 10
11:00 PM UTC

Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Date and Time

Friday, April 10
11:00 PM UTC
Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 882 8565 5713Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Did you know that technology is an essential part of being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters? In this session, we’ll explain how technology can help you prepare. We’ll discuss and demonstrate useful features of the FEMA and Red Cross apps, including setting alerts. Additionally, we’ll review built-in smartphone features that can come in handy in the event of an emergency and explore how to keep phones and essential devices charged during a prolonged power outage. Finally, we’ll discuss how you can use social media to get emergency and other important information from local and national authorities.

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Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Zeke has been with OATS from AARP since 2019. As a technology trainer he is passionate about advocating for older adults and shows them how technology can help improve their lives. When he isn’t helping bridge the digital divide, he can be found riding his bicycle around his hometown of San Antonio, TX looking for tacos.

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