Aging and disability centers must teach disaster preparedness to seniors
Local Aging and Disability Resource Connection programs must offer community classes that prepare older adults and people with disabilities for disasters, covering alert systems, evacuation help and utility services in emergencies. As with the rest of the program, this depends on state budget funding.
Who it affects
Area agencies on aging, independent living centers, seniors and people with disabilities
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 837: Disaster and emergency preparedness.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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