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Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Guide for preparing for natural disasters, technological hazards and terrorism.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Information about what it takes to stay safe during a wide variety of emergencies.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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Programs and resources for the special needs of older disaster victims.
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Source: American Veterinary Medical Association
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For many seniors, leaving pets behind is the most distressing aspect of flood or other disaster. Learn how to plan ahead.
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Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Description:
Disability Preparedness Resource Center provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency. It also provides information for family members of, and service providers to, people with disabilities; also includes information for emergency planners and first responders to help them to better prepare for serving persons with disabilities.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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Step by step information to help older adults prepare for a disaster/emergency. It includes helpful checklists, contact lists, and a medication list that can be filled in.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Information for seniors on the emotional issues involved in disaster preparedness and dealing with emergencies.
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Public service organization dedicated to educating and influencing people to prevent accidental injuries and deaths; website includes information about falls in the home and community, and a wide variety of safety topics.
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Source: U.S. Government
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Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about pandemic flu: what it is, how to be prepared for an epidemic. Includes state pandemic planning information, state pandemic website information, and local state contacts.
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Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Quick Guide to preparing ahead for a disaster
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Source: American Red Cross
Description:
Online booklet gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling a kit, and maintaining these plans for people with mobility problems or who have hearing, learning, or seeing disabilities.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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CDC information for healthcare facilities which are tasked with ensuring that their facility is as prepared as possible for an emergency.
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Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Description:
Emergency preparedness resources for seniors; includes instructional video.
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Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Description:
Information and an online video about considering an individual's special needs while planning for emergencies.
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