Natural Disasters
The impact of natural disasters on individuals, communities, and programs cannot be overstated. From hurricanes and wildfires to earthquakes and floods, these disasters can disrupt food supply chains, health care access, and essential services. Nutrition programs should understand and be prepared to respond to older adults' needs during disasters.
Extreme Heat
- Extreme Heat— Ready.gov's tips for preparing for and staying safe during extreme heat
- Extreme Heat Tips and Information— CDC resource page
Floods
- Floods— Ready.gov's tips for preparing for and staying safe during floods
- Floods and Your Safety— CDC resource page
- Flood Preparedness Checklist— U.S. Small Business Administration checklist
Hurricanes
- Hurricanes— Ready.gov's tips for preparing for and staying safe during hurricanes
- About Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms— CDC resource page
- What’s Your Food Safety Plan for Hurricane Season?— Brief article from FoodSafety.gov
- Hurricane Preparedness Checklist— U.S. Small Business Administration checklist
Tornadoes
- Tornadoes— Ready.gov's tips for preparing for and staying safe during tornados
- Tornadoes: Before, During, and After— CDC resource page
- Tornado Preparedness Checklist— U.S. Small Business Administration checklist
Wildfires
- Wildfires— Ready.gov's tips for preparing for and staying safe during wildfires
- Wildfires and Your Safety— CDC resource page
- Extinguishing the Risk of Foodborne Illness during Wildfires— Recommendations from FoodSafety.gov
- Wildfire Preparedness Checklist— U.S. Small Business Administration checklist