Neighbor/Local Government Agency | Phone Number | Address |
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Property, Health, and Financial Well-being
Review property insurance policies for disaster policies. ______
Current ______ Appropriate to needs ______
Review life-insurance policies. ______
Current ______ Appropriate to needs ______
Review health insurance policies. ______
Current ______ Appropriate to needs ______
Review financial documents. ______
Emergency savings $______ Easily accessible, small cash savings $ ______
Important Documents and Items Secured
Make sure you have copies of important documents and items that can be stored in a fireproof watertight container.
Important Items | Check off photocopied items that are safely stored |
Personal identification | |
Cash and coins | |
Credit card(s) | |
Extra set of house keys and car keys | |
Birth certificate | |
Marriage certificate | |
Driver’s license | |
Social Security card | |
Passport/visa | |
Wills | |
Deeds | |
Inventory of household goods (with photos & serial numbers) | |
Insurance papers | |
Immunization records
· Allergies · Medications |
|
Bank and credit card numbers | |
Stock/bonds | |
Emergency contact list (phone/address/email) | |
Local map and emergency shelter locations | |
Pet information | |
Additional: | |
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Pet Arrangements
As per local and state health and safety regulations, pets are not permitted in some shelters such as American Red Cross shelters. Service animals are permitted.
Name of Veterinarian and Name of Local Animal Shelter:
Name of Veterinarian | Address | Phone | |
Name of Local Animal Shelter | Address | Phone | |
Names of pet friendly hotels/motels or friends/family out of the area:
Name | Address | Phone | |
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Special Needs Assistance
Special needs assistance organization in community.
Name | Address | Phone | |
Register with your local office of emergency services or fire department.
Name | Address | Phone | |
Consider ways to help neighbors who may need special assistance (ESL/medical/living alone).
Name | Special Help Needed | Address | Phone |
Create a network of neighbors, friends, relatives, coworkers to aid you in an emergency
· Mobility escape chair in place _____
· High-rise/apartment arrangements for emergency evacuation _____
· Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, medications, food for service animals _____
· Caregiver identification information _____
· Medical bracelet, etc. _____
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Certifications
Stay current and up to date (e.g., CPR, ACLS, PALS, TNCC).
Certification | Date of Completion | Date of Renewal |
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Disaster Supply Kit “Go Bag”
You and your family may need to survive on your own for 3 days or more. Consider having additional supplies for up to two weeks confinement or shelter. You should prepare emergency supplies for the following situations:
Go Bags
Make sure all family members know where the go bags are and have access to them.
Home go bag _____
Pet go bag _____
Child go bag with special items for feeling safe and staying occupied _____
Car go bag – 3-day supplies included with emergency roadside equipment _____
Work go bag _____
Water Supplies
Stocking water supplies should be a top priority. Drinking water in emergency situations should not be rationed. It is critical to store adequate amounts of water for your household.
Check off all of the basic items you have and list additional specialty items you have on hand:
Water
Change water every 6 months. |
On Hand | Need to Acquire | Next water change _____________ (date) |
Two quarts of water daily for drinking for each person in your household | |||
One gallon/week supply of water stored for sanitary and cooking needs for your household. | |||
Additional Specialty Items: | On Hand | Need to Acquire | Next water change _____________ (date) |
Extra two quarts of water daily for children, nursing mothers, and those who are ill and need more. |
Safety Tip: Water Storage and Collection in an Emergency
· Do not store in glass containers or other containers that can break.
· Do not rely on untested devices for decontaminating water.
· If you have a well or public water, follow treatment methods provided by your public health service or water provider.
· Store water in a cool, dark place.