Section 17.6.9. Emergency situations.

       6.9(1) Prior to and after a natural disaster or other safety-threatening situation, each AAA shall plan and coordinate with other public and private entities for safe and timely continuity of service and the restoration of normal living conditions for older individuals. This shall include:

        a.           Alerting older individuals of the impending danger;

        b.           Assessing the needs of older individuals after the event occurs; and

        c.           Ensuring that identified needs are met through collaboration with other agencies.

       6.9(2) To further this purpose, each AAA shall:

        a.           Include in the procedures manual established as required in this chapter procedures to respond to emergency or disaster situations;

        b.           Include in the development and training plan methods of training for staff, contractors, and other interested parties in response to emergency or disaster situations; and

        c.           Include in subgrants or contracts provisions for responding to emergency or disaster situations including, but not limited to, shifting funds from one activity to another or from one contractor to another.

       6.9(3) Services. As a part of emergency response, the AAA may plan, coordinate and provide services funded under other programs consistent with responsibilities of an AAA.

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