Emergency Readiness

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Description:

Guide for preparing for natural disasters, technological hazards and terrorism.


Emergency Preparedness & You

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

Information about what it takes to stay safe during a wide variety of emergencies.


Emergency Preparedness and Response

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

Programs and resources for the special needs of older disaster victims.


Emergency Preparedness for Pets

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association

Description:

For many seniors, leaving pets behind is the most distressing aspect of flood or other disaster. Learn how to plan ahead.


Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities

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.


Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

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.


Maintain a Healthy State of Mind

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

Information for seniors on the emotional issues involved in disaster preparedness and dealing with emergencies.


National Safety Council

Description:

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.


PandemicFlu.gov

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

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.


Prepare for an Emergency

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description:

Quick Guide to preparing ahead for a disaster


Preparedness Information for Seniors & People with Disabilities

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.


Preparedness Resources for Healthcare Facilities

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Description:

CDC information for healthcare facilities which are tasked with ensuring that their facility is as prepared as possible for an emergency.


Ready.Gov: Older Americans

Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Description:

Emergency preparedness resources for seniors; includes instructional video.


Ready.Gov: People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Description:

Information and an online video about considering an individual's special needs while planning for emergencies.