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/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=4

AARP’s Disaster Preparedness http://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-05-2011/Are-You-Ready.html

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

Ready America’s Emergency Planning:http://www.ready.gov/seniors

Disaster Tips for Special Needs and Vulnerable Populations:http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/specialpopulationsanddisasters.html

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.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/fire/about/safetyedu/edu/safety.asp