Respond & Recover
In times of crisis such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies, quick and effective action can help nutrition service providers to ensure older adults continue to receive services despite the challenging circumstances. Effective response and recovery strategies can help mitigate the impact of the crisis and minimize disruptions to nutrition services.
Briefs
- Frequently Asked Questions Nutrition Services Emergency Management — Information on
providing nutrition services during an emergency - Drinking Water Training and Education— CDC resource collection with training
related to water and public health
Guides
- Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide Disaster Edition— USDA guide on food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events
- Managing Older Americans Act Funded Senior Nutrition Programs During Emergencies — Frequently asked questions to help programs plan for and adapt to common emergencies
- Reaching At-Risk Populations in an Emergency— CDC information on identifying, locating, and reaching all affected groups in an emergency
- Disaster Assistance for Professionals— NCOA page to help professionals assist older adults with resources and benefits after disasters
- Disaster Assistance: 6 Helpful Programs for Older Adults— NCOA article outlining services, supports, and programs that provide relief
- Emergency Playbook for Federal Human Services Programs— HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluations (ASPE) lessons learned
and recommendations for responding to emergencies and disasters - Innovations and Lessons Learned From the Pandemic — Examples from the aging network
Quick Guides
- Emergency Preparedness and Response — Collection of trainings to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies
- Innovations and Lessons Learned From COVID-19 — Examples from the aging network
- Social Enterprising Aging Network Example: REAL Grille — Example of innovation including use of a food truck and catering services
Tools & Toolkits
- Drinking Water Advisories— CDC information on water advisories
- Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality— EPA information on managing air quality impact of natural and human-made disasters
- Emergency Food Resources— Ready.gov suggested food emergency supplies, safety and sanitation information, and more
- First Responder Training— Free modules from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center to improve understanding of behavioral health effects of disasters and emergency response
- Nebraska Disaster and Pandemic Reopening Plan— Example disaster plan from the Northeast Area Agency on Aging