Disaster Planning for Older Adults and Their Families

In order to understand about disaster planning, it is important to understand what a disaster is. For our purposes, a disaster is any event that has the potential to displace and/or harm citizens. A disaster may occur due to natural causes or it may be caused by an accident or act of terrorism.

In this section, we want to give you information to help you and your family prepare for a disaster situation so that you will have the best chance to stay safe. If you are a family caregiver, there are some special considerations that you need to be aware of to ensure the safety and well-being of your family.

Use the links at the left and the Topic Index to help you find what you need.

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service provides online information about the weather conditions nationwide, including alerts and warnings. If a storm is approaching, keep up with the forecast.

WRAL Weather Call

WRAL WeatherCall uses your street address to determine whether your home or business is inside a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning area. If it is, Greg Fishel will call you with information and recommendations.