Hurricane season is upon us and it is occasionally necessary to evacuate an area and seek shelter. Evacuees may need to stay at a shelter for 24-72 hours during an emergency
so it is important to be prepared.
Since space is limited, only take essential items. Avoid bringing valuables; shelters are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Items include:
- Special dietary food, snacks or comfort food.
- Bedding, pillow, blanket, etc.
- Extra clothing.
- Medications and medical supplies.
- Oxygen supplies or arrange with your oxygen company to deliver to the designated SNS oxygen shelter.
- Toiletry items.
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Diapers, infant and elderly/disabled necessities.
- Time occupier such as books, magazines, games or cards.
If you only have minutes to pack, grab these items:
- Medical supplies: prescription medications, eyeglasses, and dentures.
- Disaster supplies: flashlight, batteries, radio, first aid kit, bottled water
- Clothing and bedding: a change of clothes and a sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow for each household member
- Car keys and keys to the place you may be going (friend’s or relative’s home)
Disaster checklist:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml
