Remember family members with special requirements, such as
infants and elderly or disabled persons.
For Baby*
- Formula
- Diapers
- Bottles
- Powdered milk
- Medications
For Adults*
- Heart and high blood pressure medication
- Insulin
- Prescription drugs
- Denture needs
- Contact lenses and supplies
- Extra eye glasses
Entertainment
- Board games and other games that don't require batteries or
electricity, books for adult readers and for children.
For Pets
In the interest of protecting pets, the Humane Society of the
United States offers these tips for inclusion in your family
disaster plan:
- Do not leave your pets behind.
- Securely fasten a current identification tag to your pet's
collar and carry a photograph of your pet. It's important to
include the phone number of a friend or family member on the tag so
anyone who may find your pet is able to reach someone who knows
you.
- Transport pets in secure pet carriers and keep pets on leashes
or harnesses.
- Call hotels in a safe/host location and ask if you can bring
your pets. Ask the manager if a no-pet policy can be lifted during
the disaster. Most emergency shelters do not admit pets.
- Call friends, family members, veterinarians or boarding kennels
in a safe/host location to arrange foster care if you and your pets
cannot stay together.
- Pack a week's supply of food, water and other provisions, such
as medication or cat litter.
- Do not wait until the last minute to evacuate. Rescue officials
may not allow you to take your pets if you need to be rescued.
- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers (veterinarian, local
animal control, animal shelters, Red Cross, etc.).