Community Education Webinars 2025

Our Community Education programs facilitate constructive conversations in the community about loss, grief and other end-of-life issues.
For information on Community Education, please contact
Leigh Bluestein, leighb@caringmatters.org or 301-990-7927
Disaster Preparedness: Simple Steps for
Senior Adults, Individuals with Serious Illness, and Caregivers
Wednesday, February 26, 2025,
Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you ready? Join this webinar to learn practical and easy-to-follow steps to prepare for the unexpected, no matter your age or physical ability. Whether you need to shelter at home or evacuate, we'll guide you through the steps needed to create your personal plan to prepare yourself, your family, and those you care for to face disaster confidently.
In this session, you'll:
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Discover essential disaster preparedness tips tailored for older adults and caregivers
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Learn how to create a personalized plan for you and your loved ones
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Explore a Montgomery County-specific workbook to make planning easier
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Get access to additional resources for ongoing support and planning
Don't wait for an emergency—take action now to ensure you're ready when it matters most.
Speaker: Ed Hagarty, D.Sc., PE, CFM – CaringMatters Volunteer, Retired George Washington University Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Federal Emergency Management Agency consultant