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Natural Disasters: Planning & Recovery: Senior Citizens

This guide collects resources on different types of natural disasters, how to prepare for and recover from a natural disaster, how to volunteer to assist those affected by a natural disaster, and resources local to the state of Illinois.

General Preparedness Information for Seniors

How to Prepare for Natural Disasters
This is the AARP guide for preparing for disasters with older adults, including making an emergency kit and preparing homes.
Seniors - Ready.gov
From FEMA
Red Cross - Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Emergencies and the Elderly
A post on the CDC's "Public Matters" blog about ensuring disaster preparedness for older adults.
Emergency Preparedness
From the Administration for Community Living
Disaster Preparedness--For Seniors, By Seniors
from the American Red Cross

Disaster Preparedness for Elderly People

Infommercial from Ready.gov