LISTOS California
LISTOS California provides several resources for individuals and community providers to prepare for emergencies and disasters like wildfires, earthquakes and floods, and pandemics like COVID-19. They have several valuable resources available to assist older adults with preparing older adults with for emergency events.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults
The Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors Guide was prepared by older adults at the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross. The guide contains important steps, tips, tools, and detailed actions that older adults can take to prepare for a disaster event.
Response.ca.gov - One-Stop Website for Emergency Incident Resources
Response.ca.gov is a one-stop website for information about shelters, transportation, air quality, and more.
Disability Disaster Access & Resources
The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers launched Disability Disaster Access & Resources. The program assists people with disabilities and older adults with access and functional needs prepare for a disaster through personalized emergency planning support, preparedness training, and securing resources and supports for those who use assistive technology and/or durable medical equipment such as a powered wheelchair, bed, communication device, oxygen machine or CPAP during a utility Public Safety Power Shutoff.
If you or someone you know has been evacuated or lost your assistive technology or durable medical equipment due to a fire, you may qualify to have it replaced through the Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund. To learn more about the program, connect with a local center, or apply for relief, visit Disability Disaster Access & Resources or call (800) 390-2699.
California Disaster Help and Information Center
The California Department of Social Services resource page provides information regarding public assistance and services available to individuals and families impacted by California wildfires and other natural disasters or emergencies.