In times of severe weather events, being prepared is essential to help ensure the safety and comfort of your family, pets, and belongings. Whether you’re evacuating to a shelter or staying at home, effectively preparing for emergency situations can help you protect yourself, family, and assets.
Shelter supply checklist:
What to Bring to a Shelter
In addition to your emergency supplies (food, water, medicine, flashlights, batteries, first aid kit, etc.), the following are good items to bring with you if you must evacuate to a shelter:
- Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses
- Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, hearing aids (and batteries), etc.
- Personal toiletries, towels
- Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots ‰ Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Quiet games, books, playing cards and favorite toys for children
- Important papers and irreplaceable keepsakes (driver’s license, special medical information, insurance policies and property inventories, photographs)
Pet shelter requirements
Pet sheltering requirements and rules are important during disaster situations. Your cooperation in making a pet friendly shelter environment enjoyable is appreciated.
- Pet(s) must arrive with a carrier or cage. Cages will not be available on site
- Pet(s) must remain in carrier (except at scheduled exercise times)
- Owners must provide pet food and other pet supplies as needed
- Owners must provide certification that pet(s) are current with rabies vaccination
- Owners will not permit other shelter occupants to handle or approach pet(s)
- Owners are responsible for the care, feeding and handling of their own pet(s)
Pet survival kit for pet-friendly shelters
- Proper ID collar and rabies license tag
- Carrier or cage
- Water and food bowls
- Medications
- Food supply to last about three days
- Special care instructions
- Newspapers/plastic bags for waste disposal Toys and comfort items
- Muzzles, if necessary
- First aid supplies
- Manual can opener
- Proper ID on all belongings
Disaster supplies:
- Water (One gallon per person/per day for 3 -7 days)
- Food:
- Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices Specialty food for infants or the elderly
- Snack food
- Cooking tools/fuel
- Paper plates/plastic utensils/paper towels
- Cash (At least $300-$500 in various increments)
- First Aid Kits (Face masks, hand sanitizer)
- Medications (2-week supply of prescription drugs)
- Clothing (Including rain gear and sturdy shoes)
- Flashlights (One for each family member)
- Portable NOADD Radio
- Batteries (Lots of batteries)
- Personal Hygiene Essentials (Toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, trash bags, etc.)
- Extra Glasses, Contact Lenses
- Baby Diapers/Formula
- Phone Charger
- Local Maps
Additional considerations:
- Generator
- Additional fuel
- Waterproof container
- Matches
- Copy of keys
- Pet care items
- Chlorine bleach
- Coolers (food, ice)
- Books, games, etc.
- Fire extinguisher
- Duct tape
- Whistle
- Tools (wrench, pliers)
Checklist for your car:
- Gas (keep your tank full)
- Nonperishable food (including can opener)
- Bottled water
- First aid kit
- Tire inflator
- Basic toolkit
- Flashlight
- Jumper cables
- Road flares
- DC to AC power converter
- Cell phone charger
- Working jack & spare tire
- Road flares
- Cash
Stay prepared and safe
Emergencies and natural disasters can strike unexpectedly, but with thoughtful preparation, you can reduce risks and help ensure the safety and well-being of your family, pets, and belongings. By following these disaster and shelter supply checklists, you’ll be better equipped to handle challenging situations and recover more quickly.
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