Northeast Senior Center
4135 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217
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.
Questions about this program? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
Major (Ret.) Rolona D. Brown is a U.S. Army combat veteran with over 26 years of service and a strong background in leadership, education, and technology training. She holds a master’s degree in business with a focus on Supply Chain Management and joined the OATS team in 2025. Rolona enjoys helping older adults improve their quality of life, confidence, and independence and with technology. She lives in Texas and enjoys traveling, working in her home garden, and expressing her creativity through baking and DIY projects.
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