A nursing home in Far Rockaway, NY is in close proximity to Rockaway Beach, thus vulnerable to flooding and hurricanes. NYU students Chelsea Gibson and Folashade Olatunji have developed a disaster plan which can be used to enhance resiliency in other nursing homes with similar vulnerabilities.
Due to the specific and unique needs of nursing home residents, a response plan should keep in mind that a needs assessment should be conducted, that resources provided should match needs, and the plan should be evaluated for effectiveness.
Read their great work here.