Pasadena Village Hosts County Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Seniors

The workshop aims to help older adults navigate disaster preparedness and recovery.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 11:40am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones, with a small village nestled in a fog-shrouded valley and looming mountains in the background, conveying the overwhelming scale of the natural environment.A serene landscape painting captures the sublime scale of the natural world, reflecting the emergency preparedness workshop's focus on helping seniors navigate disasters.Pasadena Today

Pasadena Village, a nonprofit membership community for adults over 55, is hosting an emergency preparedness workshop in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. The workshop is designed to help senior citizens prepare for and navigate disasters, with a focus on issues like medication, mobility aids, communication networks, and evacuation planning.

Why it matters

Older adults have distinct needs in a disaster, and these needs became especially stark in the Pasadena community after the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The workshop aims to provide seniors with the resources and information they need to stay safe and independent during emergencies.

The details

The workshop will be held at the Flintridge Center in Pasadena, where Pasadena Village maintains its office. County emergency preparedness presenters will guide attendees through go-bag essentials, evacuation planning for households with mobility considerations, and communication backups for when power, cell service, and broadband go down.

  • The emergency preparedness workshop will run on Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The players

Pasadena Village

A nonprofit membership community for adults over 55, built on the national 'village' model that keeps older residents living independently in their own homes while connected to neighbors and volunteers who can help with everyday tasks.

Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management

The county agency that will be providing the emergency preparedness presentations at the workshop.

Flintridge Center

A nonprofit workforce development and community services organization that has served Northwest Pasadena and West Altadena since 1986, and where Pasadena Village maintains its office.

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What’s next

Registration is requested through Pasadena Village in advance for the workshop.

The takeaway

This workshop highlights the importance of tailoring emergency preparedness efforts to the unique needs of older adults, especially in communities still recovering from recent disasters. By providing seniors with the right resources and information, Pasadena Village and the county aim to help this vulnerable population stay safe and independent during emergencies.