Wildfires Update

The Alzheimer’s Association is aware of the ever changing situation with the wildfires in California. If you’re able to access the internet, our website at https://alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/in-a-disaster offers practical tips and resources. 

For the latest information on evacuation and fire containment, please visit the Cal Fire Website or your local county website for the latest information. We encourage you to sign up for your local community's emergency alert system and follow your local police/fire departments on social media

• Sign up for emergency alerts in your county.

How we can help:
24/7 Helpline: Our 24/7 Helpline continues to be fully operational at this time. Information is available to help with emergency placement and local resources, wandering issues, communication tips, behaviors and overall basic information. 800.272.3900.  

Wandering Support for a Safe Return is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. We provide 24-hour assistance, no matter when or where the person is reported missing.

• Online: Go to medicalert.org/alz and use the promo code ALZ.
• Phone: Call MedicAlert’s Member Services line 800.ID.ALERT (800.432.5378) and use the promo code ALZ.

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