Senior Emergency Evacuation Plan (2010 LGAA)

City of Rome
County: Oneida County
Population: 10,001 to 50,000
City Hall: (315) 336-6000

The program the Public Safety Department of Rome is creating a program in which the elderly populations of Rome are targeted for disaster preparedness, specifically evacuation preparedness. In times of emergencies most of the elderly have no means of transportation and mobility and have always served as the first victims.  Therefore, this community preparedness program trains volunteers in times of emergencies to help the elderly evacuate.

This not only fosters a sense of civic duty but connects the elderly and volunteers in a substantial way that paves the way for other volunteer initiatives in the City of Rome. Having volunteers work with the elderly also gives the Public Safety Department of Rome a more in-depth understanding of what the elderly need, not only in emergency situations, but with respect to other critical safety requirements.