Family Planning for a Disaster
As a caregiver, you have the responsibility of planning for your entire family as well as the older family member that you care for. There is a wealth of information available to help you.
The Red Cross is always at the forefront of Disaster Preparedness and Planning. They offer information in every area of disaster planning and response. Our sister site, Triangle J Area Agency on Aging( TJAAA) , offers easy links to Red Cross disaster planning information of interest to seniors and family caregivers.
TJAAA also offers an entire section on disaster planning and preparedness. It is designed to assist North Carolina residents. However, much of the information is generic. If you are not from North Carolina, call your local Area Agency on Aging if you want to find out if your state offers a resource you find interesting.
Some of the topics addressed on our sister site (link above):
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If You Are In Need of Disaster Assistance
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The federal government now offers DisasterHelp.gov. This site is designed to assist victims of disasters in locating the resources they need. The goal of the site is to combine the resources of all the federal agencies in one central location. |
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The Office of Homeland Security has a website designed to help you prepare for possible terrorist threats. The website is called ready.gov. |
Your local aging agency, emergency management, and/or Red Cross can also assist you with immediate assistance.
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