Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. It is important to plan ahead in order to be as prepared as possible. Older adults and family caregivers often have special concerns to address in disaster plans, such as having adequate supplies of medication and hearing aid batteries on hand and mobility issues.

The web sites listed below contain information that will help you plan for disasters and weather-related emergencies.

Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/PROF/aoaprog/caregiver/overview/
Just_in_Case030706_links.pdf
This AOA fact sheet has step by step information to
help older adults prepare for a disaster/emergency.
It includes helpful checklists, contact lists, and a medication list that can be filled in. It is also available
in Spanish

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/
0,1082,0_500_,00.html
American Red Cross Preparedness Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.bt.cdc.gov
Information on emergency preparedness for and response to public health emergencies

Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov/areyouready
An in-depth guide to citizen preparedness

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
http://www.flash.org
Includes illustrations and videos

Keep Cool Illinois Campaign
http://www.keepcool.illinois.gov/
Includes tips for keeping cool and for finding a cooling
center as well as lightning safety tips and tips for saving energy

Keep Warm Illinois Campaign
http://www.keepwarm.illinois.gov
Includes tips for keeping warm and for finding a warming center as well as tips for saving energy and money
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/books/WeathWinter02.pdf

Illinois Emergency Management Agency
http://www.state.il.us/iema/disaster/disaster.htm
Information about preparing for disasters

http://www.state.il.us/iema/radon/RadonTestKit.asp
Form to request a radon test kit

The Ready Illinois
A one-stop location for comprehensive information on steps people can take before emergencies happen, what to do once a disaster has occurred, and tips for recovery after the event. 
www.ready.illinois.gov