Alliance for Aging Research

• • The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults [Video] 

American Public Health Association

• • Communicable Diseases 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• •  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 –

• • Epidemic/Pandemic 

Illinois Department of Public Health 

• • Current News 

National Alliance on Mental Illness:

• • Psychological First Aid

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Planning and Response Media Library 

• Center for Preparedness & Response – Illinois Emergency Preparedness Funding 

Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security: “Emergency Plans”

Department of Homeland Security: “Preparedness Planning for Your Business”

• • Crisis Communications Plan 
  • Emergency Preparedness Social Media Toolkit 
  • Emergency Response Plan 
    • Emergency Response Plan – Template 
    • Emergency Response Resource Requirements

Federal Emergency Management Agency: “Resources for Businesses”

• • Emergency Response Resource Requirements 
  • Every Business Should Have A Plan Booklet [PDF]
  • Emergency Preparedness Materials 

Illinois Emergency Management Agency: “Illinois Emergency Operations Plan” 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living: Helping Community-based Organizations Be Prepared for Emergencies

The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool  

• • Create Your Own Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan” 

• • Volume 1 – Planning Area Wide Elements

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Planning Resources 

• • Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plan (CPG 101) 
  • Strategic and Operations Planning

National Association of County and City Health Officials: Capacity Building Toolkit for Including Aging & Disability Networks in Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People Living with Disabilities 

American Red Cross

• • Closing the Gaps: Advancing Disaster Preparedness and Response for Older Adults 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 

• • Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply 
  • Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Ready: Preparing Makes Sense Older Adults 

• • Free Publication: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed 

National Institute on Aging: Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Caregivers 

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center: “Disaster Planning Toolkit for People Living with Dementia” 

• • Full Toolkit [PDF] 
  • Important Contacts 
  • My Medical Conditions and Care Needs 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and People with Disabilities 

Additional Resources: 

Illinois Department on Aging: Emergency Home Response Service

• • Provider Profile Search 

Ready IL – Preparing  Your Emergency Kit