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page-title"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Older Adults</span> </h1> </div> <div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blocktranslations-available-block-1" id="block-views-block-translations-available-block-1"> <div><div class="view view-translations-available view-id-translations_available view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-33bac44f13b06edc72d4e8856ce84378c3e377044e482ed32c5e73b246079849"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-row"> <div class="translations-available"> <img src="/profiles/readyd8_gov/themes/uswds_ready/img/world-icon-black.png" alt="world globe"> <ul> <li><span class="translation-first"><span><a href="/older-adults">English</a></span></span> </li> <li><span><a href="/es/adultos-mayores">Espa帽ol</a></span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="block-uswds-ready-ready2017-system-main" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article data-history-node-id="2921"> <div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <a class="fema-link" href="#control "><p>Take Control in 1, 2, 3</p></a> <a class="fema-link" href="#prepare"><p>Get Prepared</p></a> <a class="fema-link" href="#plan"><p>Plan Ahead</p></a> <a class="fema-link" href="#makeaplan"><p>Make a Plan</p></a> <a class="fema-link" href="#content"><p>Associated Content</p></a> <p>As an older adult, you may have specific needs after a disaster. Use the information on this page to assess your needs and take simple,  low-cost steps that help you get better prepared.</p> <h2 id="control">Take Control in 1, 2, 3</h2> <div class="wp-block-fema-feature feature_standalone"><div class="feature_standalone__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2563:changed=1695224004&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="I7D__CabJcu70oR0gNFUOa6JT6jFoNnkMDvhe2GKpaM" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/take-control_cover.JPG?itok=4-1gf8Bg" width="371" height="480" alt="Take Control in 1, 2, 3 Cover" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div><div class="feature_standalone_blocks"> <p>The <em><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/ready-gov_disaster-preparedness-guide-for-older-adults.pdf">Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults</a> </em>is intended to support older adults and their caregivers in preparing in three easy steps: assess your needs, create a plan and engage your network. The guide provides easy-to-read, user-friendly worksheets that walk individuals and caregivers through a self-assessment to identify specific needs and checklists that create a personalized plan.  </p> </div></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-10/step%201.png?itok=Hok53NGQ" alt="Take Control Step 1 Assess Your Needs" class="wp-image-16293" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9e4df77a-48f7-4628-8dfc-afc9947554c4" data-image-style="original"/></figure> <p>First, know your risk. Then, understand your needs during emergencies. This section guides you through a self-assessment process to identify your specific needs so that you can create a personalized emergency plan.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-10/step%202.png?itok=OYyMhs7v" alt="Take Control Step 2: make a plan" class="wp-image-16294" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b81f600f-1bc6-4b89-9eb4-2af407937dfd" data-image-style="original"/></figure> <p>Develop a comprehensive emergency plan and emergency preparedness kit tailored to your unique needs. This section ensures you are well prepared to respond to various emergency scenarios.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-10/step%203.png?itok=qex3umtd" alt="Take Control Step 3: Engage your support network" class="wp-image-16295" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7c955f3c-8dca-43ba-a076-a3404d2bc8b4" data-image-style="original"/></figure> <p>Build a strong support network and include them in your emergency planning. This section provides recommendations for how you can engage your family, friends, caregivers, neighbors, fellow congregants from your place of worship, and others who can assist you during an emergency.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/6DtH-7VfCgQ?si=u9-jGJHcDfmV3YCt </div></figure> <p></p> <h2 id="prepare">Get Prepared</h2> <div class="wp-block-fema-checklist checklist_fema"><div class="checklist_fema__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2477:changed=1692986926&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="xne3yb-1FclBzuvskMZfhW-mrAfFMxg6SF7pYy63rfc" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-08/older_adults_cat.png?itok=6VoaNdnS" width="480" height="266" alt="an older couple sit on the couch looking at a tablet, while their cat lays next to them. " class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div><div class="checklist_fema_blocks"> <ul><li>Know what <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ready.gov/be-informed" target="_blank">disasters </a>could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation, and when to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ready.gov/shelter" target="_blank">shelter </a>in place, and plan what you need to do in both cases.</li><li>Keep a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.weather.gov/nwr/" target="_blank">NOAA Weather Radio</a> tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV and radio for warnings about severe weather in your area.</li><li><a href="https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app">Download the FEMA app</a> and get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.</li></ul> </div></div> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qZ2PJG97fdk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="FEMA and Ready Campaign Preparing Older Adults"></iframe> </div></figure> <h2 id="plan">Plan Ahead</h2> <div class="wp-block-fema-features alignwide"><div class="row columns-1"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item-row"><div class="row columns-2 features-item-row"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2402:changed=1683657520&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="_dTs1Ki7SuEf0IBbcYe_AIswpXZahjMbaudWT6JiWsY" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/ready__older-adults-videocall.png?itok=6wZQSF2L" width="480" height="437" alt="Two older adults communicating via smart devices" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p>Plan how you will <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.ready.gov/plan" target="_blank">communicate </a>if you have a communications need.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2401:changed=1683657490&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="G9CV6mH_6nUFJXiAJT5dWWRX9YT2eZsilzGLs7TqmS8" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/ready__older-adult-dog.png?itok=L5as4irV" width="480" height="437" alt="Older woman putting together an emergency supply kit for her dog" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p>Plan for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.ready.gov/food" target="_blank">food</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.ready.gov/water" target="_blank">water</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.ready.gov/kit" target="_blank">essentials </a>for you and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ready.gov/pets" target="_blank">pets or service animals</a>. Research pet-friendly evacuation centers.</p> </div> </div></div> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-fema-features alignwide"><div class="row columns-1"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item-row"><div class="row columns-2 features-item-row"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2406:changed=1683657707&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="m_Z1n9iwQyPP50Zr4AmQ03UWJRW9OOCx_UMorUkf0rA" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/wheelchair.jpg?itok=bJphK3FI" width="480" height="240" alt="Older man in wheelchair being helped into a bus by a healthcare worker" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p>Plan for your transportation if you need help evacuating.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2407:changed=1687378508&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="5lZkwHupEAwu6IpI3f8Jile-7GgK2LUUEyqP93oQE3k" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-06/first_aid_icon.png?itok=gjD02EK5" width="480" height="260" alt="First aid kit with medication, flashlight and water. " class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p>Include items that <a href="https://www.ready.gov/disability#kit">meet your individual needs</a>, such as medicines, medical supplies, batteries and chargers, in your <a href="https://www.ready.gov/kit">emergency supply kit</a>.</p> </div> </div></div> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-fema-features alignwide"><div class="row columns-1"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item-row"><div class="row columns-2 features-item-row"> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2405:changed=1683657634&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="b64mDSsesinfLU7HEQj79XlOZ1H8QVYc4BcCGjKnfRk" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/ready__wheelchair-cruches-walker.png?itok=y8Fd2wr8" width="480" height="437" alt="A wheelchair, walker and crutches" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p>Plan how you will have your assistive devices with you during an evacuation.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-fema-features-item feature"><div class="feature__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2398:changed=1687973387&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="JcvKddSqNbZUW8tuBK86GIUV1gy4gn3w4ffWiWOMPlA" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/ready__insurance-policy.png?itok=xupwvycn" width="480" height="437" alt="Graphic of an insurance policy paperwork on a clip board" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <p><a href="https://ready.gov/get-tech-ready"></a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ready.gov/get-tech-ready" target="_blank">Make copies</a> of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance cards.</p> </div> </div></div> </div></div> <h2 id="makeaplan">Make a Plan</h2> <p>Determine any special assistance you may need and include plans for that assistance in your emergency plan. For more detailed information, visit our page on <a href="https://www.ready.gov/disability#plan">planning for people with disabilities</a>.</p> <div class="wp-block-fema-checklist checklist_fema"><div class="checklist_fema__image--processed"><article class="contextual-region media media--type-graphic media--view-mode-default"> <div data-contextual-id="media:media=2403:changed=1687973480&langcode=en" data-contextual-token="ptP1iYUaswt1jykufdSToBJ-KXUXk6e2WIG8G46in8Q" data-drupal-ajax-container=""></div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/ready__older-adult-wheelchair%20.png?itok=iQHSZhe1" width="480" height="437" alt="A man in a wheelchair is helped into a bus by a caregiver and a young friend" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div><div class="checklist_fema_blocks"> <ul><li><strong>Create a support network</strong> of family, friends and others who can assist you during an emergency. Make an <a href="https://www.ready.gov/plan">emergency plan</a> and practice it with them.</li><li>Make sure at least one person in your support network has an extra key to your home, knows where you keep your emergency supplies, and knows how to use lifesaving equipment or administer medicine.</li></ul> <ul><li>If you undergo routine treatments administered by a clinic or hospital, find out their emergency plans and work with them to identify back-up service providers.</li><li>Don鈥檛 forget your pets or service animals. Not all shelters accept pets, so plan for alternatives. Consider asking loved ones or friends outside of your immediate area if they can help with your animals.</li></ul> </div></div> <h3>Get Your Benefits Electronically</h3> <p>A disaster can disrupt mail service for days or weeks. If you depend on Social Security or other regular benefits, switching to electronic payments is a simple, important way to protect yourself financially before disaster strikes. It also eliminates the risk of stolen checks. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recommends two safer ways to get federal benefits:</p> <ul><li>Direct deposit to a checking or savings account. If you get federal benefits you can sign up by calling 800-333-1795 or <a href="https://fiscal.treasury.gov/GoDirect/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up online</a>.</li><li>The <strong>Direct Express</strong>庐 prepaid debit card is designed as a safe and easy alternative to paper.</li></ul> <h2 id="content">Associated Content</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/ready-gov_disaster-preparedness-guide-for-older-adults.pdf">Take Control in 1, 2, 3鈥擠isaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults</a></li><li><a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/youtu.be/6DtH-7VfCgQ__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BJd5oKcbO9eNH_E-iNACeSQwCpHSpQMz_tlc5sU-ChHYbhQxVbeFM6cavyzAI0Sfd3KP5Qa7ZdFbr9vAYEB5wKIzzdQ$">Take Control PSA (:30)</a></li><li><a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/youtu.be/-edVQDRuX3Q__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BJd5oKcbO9eNH_E-iNACeSQwCpHSpQMz_tlc5sU-ChHYbhQxVbeFM6cavyzAI0Sfd3KP5Qa7ZdFbr9vAYEB5knkYJro$">Take Control PSA (:15) </a></li><li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/ready.gov_older-adults_flyer.pdf">Older Adults Flyer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/ready-gov_older-adults_disabilities_spanish.pdf">Older Adults Flyer (Spanish) </a></li><li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/ready.gov_disabilities_bookmark_front-back.pdf">People with Disabilities Bookmarks (Front and Back) </a></li><li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_prepare-now-seniors.pdf">Prepare For Emergencies Now. 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