Disaster Preparedness and Older Adults Summit
A Conversation with Partners and Stakeholders
Date: July 25, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Onsite
FEMA Region 3
Washington Square Conference Room, 7th Floor
615 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Event Details
Disaster Preparedness and Older Adults: A Conversation with Partners and Stakeholders will bring together community-based organizations, federal agencies, and emergency management professionals to discuss disaster preparedness resources, programs, and services for older adults. The Summit will also feature a preview of the 2023 National Ready Campaign materials, which will focus on disaster preparedness for older adults.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of External Affairs (OEA), DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and FEMA Region 3 look forward to providing a space for community-based organizations to share the unique challenges, needs, and capabilities of older adults in emergency preparedness in order to strengthen federal response efforts.
Resources
- Disaster Preparedness and Older Adults Summit - Attendee List
- Disaster Preparedness and Older Adults Summit - Presentation Deck
- Shortening the Disaster Cycle for Everyone: Disability Integration Through Equitable Emergency Response
- Principales áreas de oportunidad para garantizar la equidad durante del ciclo de desastres
- Alzheimer’s Association Quick Tips for First Responders
- Alzheimer’s Association: Emergency Preparedness
Event Contact
Denver Applehans, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of External Affairs