Age Friendly Saco - Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

This City of Saco meeting held on April 11, 2025, focused on emergency preparedness specifically tailored for older adults, supported by a grant from the University of Maine Center for Aging. The session included presentations from the Fire Chief, Police Department social worker, and city communications staff, covering topics such as 911 dispatch procedures, emergency shelter operations, communication resources like the Code Red alert system, and the importance of personal emergency kits. The meeting emphasized community resilience, the availability of a local emergency shelter with accommodations for pets, and the role of volunteers. While no direct procurement or contracting decisions were discussed, the meeting highlighted the distribution of emergency preparedness kits funded by the grant and the coordination among city departments to support older residents during emergencies.