Evacuation - What to Take
Evacuation: What to Take
What to take with you if you evacuate your home or go to a shelter in time of a disaster
Special dietary foods, baby foods, diapers, etc.
Prescription Medications / Treatments
2 Week supply of medicine in original containers
Small cooler of ice, if refrigeration is needed for medication
If using oxygen, bring your concentrator & as many full, portable tanks as possible
Bedding
Lightweight cot or folding lounge chair
Blankets / Sleeping bags / Pillows / Sheets
Flashlights & Portable Radio
Plenty of extra batteries
Clothing
Clothing for one week
Rain gear
Personal Care Items
Towels, washcloths & soap
Toiletries / other personal care or feminine hygiene items
Spare Eyeglasses/Contacts including supplies
Games & Toys
Quiet games and “favorite” toys for children
Identification
Store important papers, such as insurance cards/papers, immunization records, deeds, titles, keepsakes in a safe deposit box
or at least in a waterproof container
NOTE: Hurricane Shelters will be available for people who have no other place to go. Shelters may be crowded
and uncomfortable with no privacy and no electricity. (Those shelters designated for people with medical
dependencies should have electricity).
emergency officials by phone that a particular shelter is open.
Shelters are typically located in schools that provide a large “safe” area inside a sturdy building. They tend to be barren and the
sheltering visitors bring in most “comforts”.
DO NOT BRING WEAPONS, ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS TO SHELTERS!
