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FEMA Released Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults

Last updated:

September 20, 2023

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Stafford Act

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FEMA

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FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults to provide older adults and caregivers with a self-assessment worksheet and checklist to identify needs and create personalized preparedness plans. The guide is intended to close the preparedness gap, especially for low-income and rural communities, those living with disabilities, and those with access and functional gaps. The guide is available in other languages at ready.gov/older-adults.