Intended Audience: Council on Aging Staff and Volunteers
Time requirement: Disaster Readiness in Place Online training can be reviewed in 30 minutes to 1 hour. There will be a 1 hour in-person/ virtual training to clarify questions and review case scenarios.
Materials required: Laptop. Notebook and pen if you would like to make notes while you go through the site.
Optional materials: Disaster Readiness in Place Kit Materials (this can be downloaded though the "Disaster Readiness in Place Kit" tab)
Throughout this training module, you will ...
1) Learn about the importance of disaster preparedness for older adults living at home
2) Become familiar with the Disaster Readiness in Place Kit materials
3) Explore preparedness plans for specific disasters or emergency events older adults may face while living at home
After completion of the training modules on this site, you will have a chance to apply your knowledge through case scenario and role playing during the in-person/Zoom training. There will also be time for Q&A at the end of the session.