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Helping Older Adults and Their Families
Before, During, and After a Disaster

 

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As we have seen in past disaster situations, local aging services providers are often on the "front line" before, during, and after a disaster event. Some counties have been proactive and have formed coalitions with local Emergency Management, hospitals, and others and have developed protocols and roles for various agencies to play. This is the ideal approach.

Some counties now have automated notification systems for seniors. Others have offered their senior centers as shelters. There are many ways to prepare.

Below, you will find links to information that may help you as you plan or as you prepare for an impending disaster. We suggest that you go to the "Overview" link first.

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Go! Overview
Go! Types of Disasters and Older Adult Responses
Go! Disaster Planning from the Red Cross and Homeland Security
Go! Helping Older Adults Decide Whether to Evacuate
Go! Information Specifically for Family Caregivers
Go! Shelters
Go! Special Needs Shelters
Go! Pets and How to Plan for Their Safety
Go! Water - Keeping it Safe
Go! Psychological Impact of a Disaster on Older Adults
Go! The Grief Response - for People and for Possessions
Go! Traumatic Stress and Disasters
Go! Recovery - What Happens After a Disaster Strikes
Go! Helping Older Adults Work With Their Insurance Company
Go! Dealing With Insurance Companies - Rebuilding Your Agency
Go! Volunteers
Go! Your Agency Disaster Response Plan
Go! Resources That May Be Available After a Disaster
Go! Emergency Management Contact Information - Quick List
Go! Contact Information for After Disaster Help
Go! Quick Reference For Emergency Response Legislation

 

 

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Currently, the government is urging citizens to take personal responsibility for preparing for a bird flu pandemic. To help agencies prepare, a government website just for information about bird flu has been put online (link below). It offers information for citizens, businesses, schools, health care providers, government agencies and communities. To find out more information and specific links to relevant information, please visit our sister site, the Full Circle of Care Caregiver Website.

 

www.pandemicflu.gov

 

Go! North Carolina's Pandemic Influenza Plan

 

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