Publications
Elder Emergency Preparedness
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs on emergency preparedness outreach to elders.
Our purpose is to provide a series of informational tools and resources to help ensure that elders in the community – and the caregivers who support them – are better prepared for emergencies and disasters of all kinds.
ARC Disaster Preparedness: For Seniors By Seniors Order Form (PDF) | RTF
View a copy of the booklet
(provided by American Red Cross)
Elder Preparedness Resource Sheet (PDF) | RTF
A resource sheet containing general and senior-specific emergency preparedness information.Personal Preparedness Video - Senior Scene
Senior Scene is a cable program, produced by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and taped at the Belmont Media cable station, exploring the spectrum of services and volunteer opportunities for Massachusetts' seniors and persons with disabilities. The following taping discusses the important issues of flu prevention and personal emergency preparedness, as well as fire prevention and telecommunications tools.View the video (provided by Belmont Media Center)
This information is provided by Emergency Preparedness within the Department of Public Health.