A February 19, 2025 news story by health reporter Ana B. Ibarra on the CalMatters.org website highlighted the need for disaster and emergency preparedness among caregivers assisting people with disabilities or limited mobility during wildfires and other emergencies. The Emergency and Disaster Readiness (EDR) training provided by the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is part of the solution.
Free Disaster Readiness Training for Caregivers
CCA offers its Emergency and Disaster Readiness (EDR) course to workers of the In-Home Supportive Services program in San Bernardino County as part of a partnership with SEIU 2015, the labor union representing caregivers.
In the EDR course at CCA, caregivers learn about building emergency kits, creating emergency communication plans, and evacuation plans, among other skills.
CCA CEO Corinne Eldridge reported that CCA has provided this training to about 4,000 In-Home Supportive Services workers across California since 2021.
CCA appreciates Ibarra’s recognition of the need for disaster readiness training to help caregivers navigate fires and other emergencies.
To read the full news story, please visit CalMatters.org.
Photo Credit: CalMatters.org, Zaydee Sanchez
