__ safety pins __ first aid manual __water purification tablets
__ eye wash / wound cleansing distilled water __ various sterile gauze dressings
Evacuation Supplies
Evacuation Center
Pets are not allowed in reception centers however you need to plan for their safety during an evacuation: __ pet ID tags __ pet leashes __ pet medications __ pet water / food dishes __ recent photo
Disabilities are considered when configuring a reception center however sometimes physical barricades exist: __ walker / scooter / cane __ personal medical supplies __ medications __ contact information for support worker / association __ copy of prescriptions or special needs products
Children have limited play options in reception centers: __ passports or child identification information __ small games (cards or electronics) __ favorite toy __ extra clothing __ medications __ contact information if separated
Documents: __ birth certificates / passports __ vehicle & home insurance information __ health care card __ Computers (ipads, ipods, ear buds, chargers) __ important legal papers (home title, ownership documents, etc) __ marriage certificate __ tax returns __ bank information
Medications: __ analgesics __ first aid kit __ motion sickness __ dentures __ prescription glasses __ prescription hearing aids __ prescriptions __ medic alert information or id tags
Jewelry / Sentimental: medals/awards/honors/pins __ family heirlooms / irreplaceable keepsakes __ family bible __ original paintings, photos, slides, movies, etc __ gold/silver/precious and semi precious items
Food / Water / Toiletries: __ manual can opener __ non-perishable ready to each food __ pet food __ water (1 gallon per person per day) __ sanitary devices / supplies __ personal hygiene items (soap, shaving, deodorant, sanitary items) __ tooth brushes / paste __ towels / wash cloths
Clothing: __ one complete change of clothes per person __ several pairs of underwear /socks per person __ coats/ jackets/ footwear to suit the season __ sleepwear (could be in a dormitory style set up)
Time Permitting: __ camera's / chargers / cell phones __ covered container (emergency toilet) __ flashlight/ extra batteries __ portable radio and extra batteries __ Reading and recreational items
Preparing My Home For Evacuation
Evacuation
If Time Permits!!!!
__ Shut off your utilities, gas, water, power
__ Remove all ornaments and suspended items like wind chimes or bird feeders from trees
__ Bring all yard furnishings, bikes, trash cans, toys and outside items into the house and secure
__ Empty fridges and deep freezes of contents and block doors or lids open
__ Close and lock all windows
__ Elevate expensive items such as chesterfields, chairs, mattresses, wooden furniture as far off the floor as possible
__ Wrap electronics in layers of protective plastic wrap and tape securely to prevent water infiltration
__ Lock all doors and remove any "emergency keys" you have hidden outside
When you return:
__ Has your home been inspected to make sure power, water and gas have been restored and there are no leaks
__ Do not open sealed fridges or deep freezes if power has been off during the evacuation
__ Flooding will cause damage inside your walls so make sure they are properly ventilated
__ Work with your insurance company to make informed decisions about your home and needed repairs
