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Public Health Resources
Alliance for Aging Research
American Public Health Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Center for Preparedness and Response
- Community Mitigation Guidelines to Prevent Pandemic Influenza – U.S. 2017 (guidelines MAY be implemented for COVID-19)
- Family Emergency Check-list
- Learn more about: Vaccine – Preventable Adult Diseases
- Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)
- Ready to Respond to Public Health Emergencies
- People 65 Years and Older & Influenza
- Public Health Media Library (Free Publications)
- Preventing the Flu
- What Vaccines Are Recommended for YOU
Department of Homeland Security –
Illinois Department of Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Planning and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Planning and Response Media Library
Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security: “Emergency Plans”
Department of Homeland Security: “Preparedness Planning for Your Business”
Federal Emergency Management Agency: “Resources for Businesses”
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: “Illinois Emergency Operations Plan”
Information for Partners
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Emergency Preparedness & Response
Emergency Preparedness Standards
Resources for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People Living with Disabilities
American Red Cross
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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- Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply
- Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Federal Emergency Management Agency – Ready: Preparing Makes Sense Older Adults
National Institute on Aging: Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Additional Resources:
Illinois Department on Aging: Emergency Home Response Service
Ready IL – Preparing Your Emergency Kit
Tips and Resources for Emergency Situations
- General Preparedness - Older Adults
- General Preparedness - Individuals with Disabilities
- General Preparedness - Pets & Animals
- Home Fires
- Flooding
- Extreme Heat
- Extreme Cold
- Tornadoes
- Thunderstorms
- Power Outages
Administration for Community Living: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers
• Disaster Preparedness for Seniors By Seniors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Seniors
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Information for Older Americans
American Red Cross: Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Individuals with Disabilities
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Functional Needs
National Institute on Aging: Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
American Red Cross: Pet Disaster Preparedness
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Pets and Animals
American Red Cross: Home Fire Preparedness
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Home Fires
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Fires
National Fire Protection Association: People at Risk
· Remembering When: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
National Fire Protection Association: Safety in the Home
National Fire Protection Association: Smoke Alarms
National Fire Protection Association: “Top Causes of Fire”
U.S. Fire Administration: “Fire Prevention and Public Education”
American Red Cross: Flood Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Floods
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Floods
Federal Emergency Management Agency: How to Prepare for a Flood
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Floods
National Flood Insurance Program: Flood Smart
National Weather Service: Flood Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Flood Preparedness and Response
**2020 Search Cook County Cooling Centers
**Keep Cool Illinois – Cooling Centers in Cook County
American Red Cross: Heat Wave Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Extreme Heat
• Heat and People with Chronic Medical Conditions
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Extreme Heat
National Integrated Heat Health Information System:
• At Risk Groups: Older Adults
National Weather Service: Heat Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Occupational Heat Exposure
***2019 Cook County Warming Centers
Facilities:
Keep Warm Illinois: Warming Center and Facilities Search
American Red Cross: Winter Storm Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Winter Weather
Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security: Winter Safety
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Snowstorms and Extreme Cold
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Winter Storm Information Sheet
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Winter Storm Preparedness Guide
American Red Cross: Tornado Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tornadoes
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Tornadoes
Federal Emergency Management Agency: How to Prepare for a Tornado
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Tornadoes
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Tornado Preparedness and Response
American Red Cross: Thunderstorm Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Lightning
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Power Outages
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Thunderstorms
National Weather Service: Lightning Safety Tips and Resources
American Red Cross: Power Outage Safety
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Power Outages
Department of Homeland Security – Ready: Power Outages
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Power Outage Information Sheet
Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Power Outage
U.S. Department of Health and human Services: HHS emPOWER Map 3.0