Suggest you place this information on a phone app.
Suggestion for Apple iPhone would be Health app.
- Contact information for physicians
- Medications (suggest taking picture of each prescription bottle which would include name, dosage, pharmacy and physician)
- Health insurance information, including Medicaid card or provider insurance card
- List of important contacts (family and friends)
- Contact information for veterinary
- Supply of special food
- List of each person’s allergies and health conditions
Emergency Supply Kit
General Supplies
- A first aid kit
- Hearing, vision and mobility aids (extra hearing aid batteries, glasses, cane, etc.) if needed
- A battery powered radio
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Manual can opener
- Pet supplies
- Personal hygiene items
- Toys or games that your child enjoys
- A whistle to call for help
Make a Plan
- Plan in advance. Think through all the details in your life that could be impacted by a natural disaster.
- If you undergo routine treatment administered by a home health agency, discuss with them what are their emergency plans.
- What are their backup services?
- Are they recommending a specific shelter if necessary?
Emergency Supply Kit
- Water
- Non-perishable food
- Moist Towelettes
- Garbage bags
- Medications that will last a week
- Medications used on a daily basis
Medical Equipment That Would Require Electricity Such as a Wheelchair or Breathing Machine
- Develop a plan to go to an accessible shelter in case of an emergency
- Go to the shelter as soon as possible after an emergency or imminent severe weather has been announced