Emergency Preparedness

Resources

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR):

American Red Cross
American Heart Association
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority

Local Emergency Preparedness Websites

Arizona Emergency Information Network: The State of Arizona’s official source for emergency updates, preparedness advice and hazards information, and related resources.

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Heat Emergency Preparedness
Heat and Older Adults Safety Toolkit

Safety and Preparedness Tips

Living in Wildfire Prone Areas

Emergency Preparedness Resources for Older Adults

Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Preparedness Tips for Seniors
American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Ready.gov Seniors Preparedness
AARP Emergency Preparedness
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Older Adults
CDC – Older Adults and Preparedness for Fire

Alert Notifications and Apps:

American Red Cross:
Emergency Weather App, First Aid App, Pet First Aid App

Federal Emergency Management Agency:
FEMA App: The FEMA app provides alerts for multiple locations, disaster resources, and safety tips. It includes a disaster reporter feature to send information to emergency managers during a disaster, which can be especially useful for seniors living in remote areas.

FEMA’s website (ready.gov) has information on all types of disasters and how to be best prepared.

Maricopa County:
Download Ready Maricopa Community Preparedness Mobile App
Sign up for Maricopa County Emergency Alert system
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Alert System
National Weather Service

Reverse 9-1-1 Telephone-Based Community Notification System:
Maricopa County Community Notification System (CENS) Website

Power Outage Information:
Salt River Project (SRP) Outage Information
Arizona Public Service (APS) Outage Information

Road Closures and Current Road Conditions:
Call 5-1-1 or visit ADOT 511