Evacuation When Medical Supplies Are Needed

3/24/2020 (Permalink)

Think ahead of things you might need in the event you would need to evacuate your home unexpectedly due to storm damage.

When a storm is headed your way, there are some items you can keep in a waterproof container (your emergency kit) to be prepared for possible evacuation. Medications are probably not one of them, but you can have them ready to bring with you.

SERVPRO® of Spring/Tomball suggests having these items prepared in the event you would need to evacuate your home:

• Copies of medical insurance & Medicare cards
• Warm blankets
• Extra clothing, especially socks & undergarments
• Bottled water
• Batteries for your electronic devices
• Written contact list

Some people in the Houston and surrounding areas will also need to consider the following:

• Make sure that at least one other person can get your medications & supplies
• Have at least a week-long supply of prescription medicines
• Have a list of all medications, dosages, and allergies
• Have an extra pair of glasses or extra contact lenses if needed
• Have extra hearing-aid batteries if needed
• Also, grab some games & activities for children to keep busy

If you have pets in the Houston or surrounding areas, consider these items:

• Pet food and a bowl
• Toys or comfort objects
• Vet information

Some shelters will not or cannot allow pets. Ahead of an emergency, find out which ones will allow your 4-legged loved ones. All shelters allow service animals.

Links:

https://www.fema.gov/