Safety & Preparedness

Introduction Power outages can occur unexpectedly due to severe weather, equipment failures, accidents, or other emergencies. While short outages may

Emergencies can happen with little warning. Severe weather, power outages, medical emergencies, and other unexpected situations can create challenges for

Winter power outages can create serious challenges for older adults, especially during severe storms or extended periods of cold weather.

Extreme heat waves can create serious health and safety risks for older adults, especially seniors living independently or managing chronic

Severe weather emergencies can create significant challenges for older adults living independently. Winter storms, hurricanes, heat waves, flooding, and severe

Power outages can be especially challenging for older adults, particularly during extreme weather conditions or extended utility disruptions. Losing access

Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and older adults living alone often face additional challenges during power outages, severe weather, medical emergencies,