Senior's Disaster Checklist

  Arrange for someone to check on you.

  Plan and practice the best escape routes from your home.

  Plan for transportation if you need to evacuate to a Red Cross shelter.

  Find the safe places in your home for each type of emergency.

  Have a plan to signal the need for help.

  Post emergency phone numbers near the phone or on the refrigerator.

  If you have home health care service, plan ahead with your agency for emergency procedures.

  Teach those who may need to assist you in an emergency how to operate necessary equipment. 

      Be sure they will be able to reach you.

  Assemble enough supplies, such as water and food, to last for at least three days.

  Store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a back pack or duffel bag.

  Be sure your bag has an ID tag.

  Label any equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes or walkers that you would need.

  Include these items in your disaster kit:

    1. First Aid Kit

    2. Prescription medicines, list of medications including dosage, list of any allergies.

    3. Extra eyeglasses and hearing aid batteries.

    4. Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen.

    5. List of the style and serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers.

    6. Medical insurance and Medicare cards.

    7. List of doctors and relative or friend who should be notified if you are injuried.

    8. List any other items you may need:

For more information, please contact us at (336) 724-0511.