Glenwood, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Glenwood faced rising wildfire threats that left many older adults unsure how to evacuate or prepare their homes, a serious concern in a rural area with limited resources. Mt. Adams Resource Stewards held a "Wildfire Town Hall" where residents signed up for emergency alerts, learned home hardening steps and asked questions of the fire chief. They also created a durable preparedness brochure featuring an evacuation map, a kit checklist and local support links, placing it in high-traffic spots for ongoing access. The brochure's wide distribution and the Town Hall conversations are expected to prompt more residents to take practical steps that strengthen local readiness, and the group plans follow-up events to sustain momentum.

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Athens, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Training for Hub staff and volunteers, along with two public sessions, will share disaster preparedness guidance. Preparedness kits will support outreach during regular home visits.

Denville, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will offer in-person and virtual disaster pre-planning training sessions. Participants will receive emergency supply checklists and 72-hour survival backpack kits.