Respond & Recover
In times of crisis such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies, quick and effective action can help nutrition service providers to ensure older adults continue to receive services despite the challenging circumstances. Effective response and recovery strategies can help mitigate the impact of the crisis and minimize disruptions to nutrition services.
Briefs
- Frequently Asked Questions Nutrition Services Emergency Management — Information on
providing nutrition services during an emergency - Drinking Water Training and Education— CDC resource collection with training
related to water and public health - Frequently Asked Emergency Management Questions for Aging Services Professionals at State/Local Levels — Frequently asked emergency management questions
- Frequently Asked Emergency Management Questions For Title VI Aging Services Professionals — Information for emergency responses
Guides
- Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide Disaster Edition— USDA guide on food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events
- Managing Older Americans Act Funded Senior Nutrition Programs During Emergencies — Frequently asked questions to help programs plan for and adapt to common emergencies
- Reaching At-Risk Populations in an Emergency— CDC information on identifying, locating, and reaching all affected groups in an emergency
- Disaster Assistance for Professionals— NCOA page to help professionals assist older adults with resources and benefits after disasters
- Disaster Assistance: 6 Helpful Programs for Older Adults— NCOA article outlining services, supports, and programs that provide relief
- Emergency Playbook for Federal Human Services Programs— HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluations (ASPE) lessons learned
and recommendations for responding to emergencies and disasters
Quick Guides
- Emergency Preparedness and Response — Collection of trainings to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies
- Innovations and Lessons Learned From COVID-19 — Examples from the aging network
- Social Enterprising Aging Network Example: REAL Grille — Example of innovation including use of a food truck and catering services
Presentations
- The “New Normal” Way of Providing Key Nutrition Services to Seniors — Slide deck on tips and examples of offering virtual nutrition services
Reports
- Senior Nutrition Program COVID-19: Response and Recovery Promising Practices Collection — Report on the best way to ensure the health and safety of individuals during an emergency
Tools & Toolkits
- Reopening Signage & Communication Resources for Senior Nutrition Programs— Links to various signage, as well as toolkits and easy-to-read materials to help the network reach specific communities
- Drinking Water Advisories— CDC information on water advisories
- Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality— EPA information on managing air quality impact of natural and human-made disasters
- Emergency Food Resources— Ready.gov suggested food emergency supplies, safety and sanitation information, and more
- First Responder Training— Free modules from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center to improve understanding of behavioral health effects of disasters and emergency response
- Nebraska Disaster and Pandemic Reopening Plan— Example disaster plan from the Northeast Area Agency on Aging
- Vermont's Guidance for Senior Centers Planning to Re-Open— NCOA example comprehensive re-opening plan for senior centers in Vermont amidst the COVID-19 pandemic