Preparedness Matters
People living alone may lack access to information, social support, and emergency resources. They should create emergency kits with food, water, medical supplies, and other necessary items to prepare for situations requiring them to shelter in place or evacuate. It is also very important for them to stay connected to sources of information and assistance during an emergency[].
[EM14] Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (2023). Seniors – Prepare Now for an Emergency. https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/seniors-prepare-now-emergency