Disaster readiness begins with planning, but for professionals and consumers alike, taking steps to be prepared for an emergency or disaster isn’t always easy. The COVID-19 pandemic, recent natural disasters, and other emergency situations have offered many lessons for disaster preparedness and response. In 2022, ADvancing States’ National I&R Support Center held a contest to identify promising practices in the field, recognizing how vital I&R/A services are to communities experiencing disasters. Join this webinar to learn about key themes from contest submissions and hear from the Aging and Disability Resource Center - Hawaii Island. The ADRC developed and implemented a Person-Centered Emergency Planning Program to encourage greater disaster preparedness among older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers and to strengthen people’s connections to community resources and natural supports.
Presenters:
- Meredith Catalini, Aging and Disability Services Manager, Hawaii County Office of Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center
- Leilani Westergard, Aging and Disability Services Specialist, Hawaii County Office of Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center
- Nanette Relave, National I&R Support Center Director, ADvancing States
The webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET