Natural Disasters

The impact of natural disasters on individuals, communities, and programs cannot be overstated. From hurricanes and wildfires to earthquakes and floods, these disasters can disrupt food supply chains, health care access, and essential services. Nutrition programs should understand and be prepared to respond to older adults' needs during disasters.

Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat— Tips for preparing for and staying safe during extreme heat (Ready.gov)
Extreme Heat Tips and Information— Guide on staying safe and healthy during extreme heat (CDC)

Floods

Floods— Tips for preparing for and staying safe during floods (Ready.gov)
Floods and Your Safety— Resource page to prepare and stay safe after a flood (CDC)
Flood Preparedness Checklist— Disaster preparedness checklist for businesses and nonprofits (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2022)

Hurricanes

Hurricanes— Tips for preparing for and staying safe during hurricanes (Ready.gov)
About Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms— Resource page to prepare and stay safe after the storm (CDC)
What’s Your Food Safety Plan for Hurricane Season?— Brief article (FoodSafety.gov)
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist— Disaster preparedness checklist for businesses and nonprofits (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2022)

Tornadoes

Tornadoes— Tips for preparing for and staying safe during tornadoes (Ready.gov)
Tornadoes: Before, During, and After— Resource page to prepare and stay safe during a tornado (CDC)
Tornado Preparedness Checklist— Disaster preparedness checklist for businesses and nonprofits (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2022)

Wildfires

Wildfires— Tips for preparing for and staying safe during wildfires (Ready.gov)
Wildfires and Your Safety— Resource page to prepare for wildfires (CDC)
Extinguishing the Risk of Foodborne Illness during Wildfires— Recommendations on evacuating and transporting food (FoodSafety.gov)
Wildfire Preparedness Checklist— Disaster preparedness checklist for businesses and nonprofits (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2022)