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Emergency Preparedness and Response

AoA Resources for the Aging Network

• AoA Headquarters, public inquiry phone number:  202 - 619-0724
• Media inquiries:  Moya Thompson, 202-357-3507
• Regional and State Agency Disaster Officers
• Eldercare Locator
  Enter the zip code, city, or county to locate state and local aging offices in your state.
• Emergency Assistance Guide 2006
  Members of the Aging Network, and other organizations providing services to older Americans, should study this Guide and keep it available as a resource when needed. View Emergency Assistance Guide 2006 chapters.
  • Introduction
  • Emergency Assistance Guide
  • Resource A PPT
  • Resource B
  • Resource C - Glossary Acronyms
  • Resource D - Emergency Mangement Resources
  • Resource E - Emergency Management Checklist new
  • Resource F - FEMA ESF
  • Resource G - Aging Services Resources
  • Resource H - Consumer Concerns
  • Resource I - Links
  • Resource J - Survey
  • Resource K - Situation Report
  • Resource L - Critical Info Form
  • Resource M - Backpack Supply List
  • Resource N - Safety Check List
  • Back Page
• Disaster Preparedness Manual 1995
  This AoA manual is a good resource for those interested in more basic information on emergency/disaster preparation and assistance.
• Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers.
  This AOA fact sheet has step by step information to help older adults prepare for a disaster/emergency.  It includes helpful checklists, contact lists, and a medication list that can be filled in. It is also available in Spanish
• AoA Grants to States and Tribal Organizations. Funding is only available if the President declares a National Disaster.  Only State Agencies on Aging and Tribal Organizations funded under the Older American Act in the affected areas may apply disaster announcement at http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp
• Presidential Disaster Declarations

Other Resources

Federal Departments and National Relief Agencies
Many federal departments and national relief organizations provide information and/or assistance before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.  Please click here to find out how these agencies and organizations can support you in the event of a disaster or emergency.