Emergency Preparedness and Older Adults
CDC’s Healthy Aging Program is committed to protecting the health and safety of older adults during times of disaster.
Podcast
(released December 2008)Emergency Preparedness Concerns for Older Adults
This podcast discusses the special concerns many older adults face during a disaster.
Critical Issue Briefs
(released March 2007)These briefs describe the work CDC is doing to protect the health and safety of vulnerable older adults during emergencies, and offer planning tips to older adults and their caregivers.
• CDC’s Disaster Planning Goal: Protect Vulnerable Older Adults [PDF–169KB]
• Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults and their Families [PDF–103KB]
Specific Topics of Concern
(from CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program)H1N1 Virus
Heat Stress in Older Adults
Disaster Information for People with Chronic Conditions
Related Resources
AARP [PDF–354KB] – We Can Do Better: Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters
American Red Cross – Tips for older adults and their families
Florida Department of Elder Affairs – Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders
SAMHSA – Disaster Relief Information
Public Health and Aging Listserv
Provides public health and aging services professionals, researchers, policymakers, and others with the opportunity to learn. To sign up, click here.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Healthy Aging Program
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop K-45
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
