Resources

File of Life: Medical information storage http://www.folife.org/

Vial of Life: Medical information storage http://www.vialoflife.com

California Area Agencies on Aging: http://www.c4a.info/LinksHP.html

AARP's Emergency Preparedness Guide: http://assets.aarp.org/www.aarp.org_/articles/ctg/ARPCOR9011OEPindividual050109.pdf

International Longevity Center's Guide for Emergency Preparedness for Older People: http://www.ilcusa.org/media/pdfs/epopib.pdf

Ready America's Emergency Planning Brochure: http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/seniors.html

Disaster Tips for Special Needs and Vulnerable Populations: http://www.PrepareNow.org

Local Resources Throughout California

Easy Does It:  Assistance (including disaster planning) to elderly individuals living independently in Berkeley:  http://www.easydoesitservices.org

Partners in Safety:  Collaborative effort between the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and Pleasanton's Police and Community Services Department to provide an essential link between the at-risk elderly and opportunity to access available services:  http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/fire/partners-in-safety.html