September 5, 2017

“Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” Using Resources from ACL

September is National Preparedness Month and this year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation that emergencies like this can cause, it is a timely moment to remind everyone to make their emergency preparedness plans and to also share helpful resources. As yet another hurricane brews in the Atlantic, we extend support from ACL to plan, prepare, and recover from natural disasters.

Emergencies can happen anywhere and without warning so with a little advance thinking and actions, people and their communities can be better ready to cope when a disaster occurs. Advanced preparation is especially important for older adults and people with disabilities because there may have additional needs to consider, including medical issues, accessibility, transportation, and more.

The federal government has guidance and resources on emergency preparedness planning at Ready.gov, including information specifically for older adults and people with disabilities.

For more tips and resources on emergency preparedness, read ACL's latest blog.