Protecting At-Risk Individuals

Certain people - including the very old, the very young, and people with chronic conditions - face additional risks in the face of a disaster. Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family members who may be at-risk.

Pregnant Women and New Mothers

• Disaster Safety for expecting and new parents
• Infant feeding during disasters​
• First responders: support for pregnant survivors of abuse or rape during disasters (Español)
  

Children

• ​Caring for children in a disaster​
• Helping children cope
  
• Resources for children with special healthcare needs
  

Older Adults

• ​Getting help after the storm
  
• Working with older adults and people with disabilities: tips for treatment and discharge planning (PDF)
  

People with Chronic Conditions

• Resources for people with chronic conditions​
  
• For dialysis-dependent patients​
  

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