General Information That Needs to be Readily Available

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