In a Disaster – Do You Evacuate, or Should You Shelter in Place?
The decision to evacuate or to shelter-in-place is a part of any facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan and will be a major focus when the plan is activated. The National Criteria for Evacuation Decision-making in Nursing Homes identifies key decision-making markers which may be used in any emergency event, with a special focus on tropical cyclones (i.e., hurricanes, tropical storms or tropical depressions).

AAHSA's Disaster Help Community
This community is a place to find and share disaster preparedness information, notify other members and your association of your relocation plans and offer assistance to other organizations. You can also post your evacuation plan (or other related documents) for others to model, and create new discussion topics.

Just in Case – Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers
Aging in Stride organization developed this set that address the important issues specific to older adults and caregivers for emergency preparation including meeting medication needs and locating supportive services in the community.

Updating Your Disaster Plan
This resource features stories and insights from providers that can help you develop and implement a more effective disaster plan.

Emergency Plan Development Guide
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This disaster plan template was developed by the New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (NJANPHA) to help raise members' level of preparedness and ability to respond to emergencies. The template is in read/write format and can be used many ways. There are five types of facilities, each with a plan specific to the facility type: nursing home; assisted living facility; residential health care facility; CCRC and senior housing/independent living.

Do Your Best to Plan for the Worst
Providers must have a plan for caring for residents before, during and after any likely emergency.