Neighbors Helping Neighbors Come Rain or Shine
Preparing for disasters is easier when neighbors come together to support one another. Through the Senior Disaster Support Program, older adults are learning lifesaving skills, building emergency preparedness plans, and strengthening community connections before the next storm arrives. From CPR demonstrations to hurricane preparedness kits, these gatherings are helping seniors feel safer, more confident, and reassured that they won’t face future emergencies alone.
There’s something powerful about folks coming together, swapping stories, learning new skills, and looking out for one another. That’s exactly what's happening through our Senior Disaster Support Program, made possible through generous supporters, including Wawa.
From hands-only CPR to hurricane kit giveaways, this program is helping older adults prepare for whatever Mother Nature throws their way. Recently, our team visited BayPoint Towers and Colony Cove, where residents gathered to share experiences from storms Helene and Milton and talk about what they learned and what they’d do differently next time.
These events are community in action. Folks trade storm stories, share safety tips, and leave with not only hurricane kits filled with essentials, but also peace of mind knowing they’re not facing the next storm alone. As Cora, one of the attendees, shared, “I didn’t realize how much help was out there. I feel more confident and better prepared now. I even learned new things, like how to store my emergency contacts and medical information on my phone!”
Still, there are so many more seniors out there who need support, and we can’t do it without you. Sign up to volunteer or rally your workplace, church, or group to adopt a senior community.
Help Seniors Prepare Before the Next Storm
Volunteer with Senior Disaster Support and help older adults build safety, resilience, and stronger community connections.
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