Experiencing the short- and long-term impact of a disaster can be devastating for anyone. We know this is especially true for people with disabilities, older adults, and their families. For decades, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and State Independent Living Councils (SILCs) have made significant contributions in assisting these individuals prepare for and navigate the upheavals and threats to their health, independence, and community living that occur before, during, and following such events.