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Store kits securely in a set place so they are easy to find. |
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Keep important items in a consistent, convenient and secured place, so you can quickly and easily get to them. (Items such as teeth, hearing aids, prostheses, canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, respirators, communication devices, artificial larynx, sanitary aids, batteries, eye glasses, contact lens with cleaning solutions, etc.) |
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Emergency Health Information [See Resource # 2] |
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Important hardcopy information (phone numbers, addresses, prescriptions) in case you don’t have access to your cell phone or other digital information. |
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Cell phone [See Resource # 4] |
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Cell phone charger |
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Standard telephone (that does need to be plugged into an electric outlet) |
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Essential medications |
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Other medications |
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Flashlights and extra batteries, light sticks |
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Extra batteries for oxygen, breathing devices, hearings aids, cochlear implants, cell phone, radios, mobile devices. [See Resource # 4] |
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Copies of prescriptions |
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Emergency food [See Resource # 3] |
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Assorted sizes of re-closeable plastic bags for storing, food, waste, etc. |
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Sturdy work gloves to protect your hands from sharp objects you may try to lift or touch by mistake while moving over glass and rubble. |
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If you have no choice, how could you use stairs? Could you crawl or bump up or down steps? Will you need something to strap on to protect you (gloves to protect your hands, etc.)? If yes, include these items in your kits [See Resource # 1]: |
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Light weight flashlight (on key ring, etc.) |
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Small battery-operated radio and extra batteries |
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Signaling device you can use to draw attention to you if you need emergency assistance (whistle, horn, beeper, bell(s), screecher). |
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A container that can be attached to the bed or nightstand (with cord or Velcro) to hold hearing aids, eye glasses, cell phones, etc., oxygen tank attached to the wall, wheelchair locked and close to bed. This helps prevent them from falling, flying or rolling away during an earthquake or other jarring, jolting event. |
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Road flares |
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Blankets or emergency blankets (lightweight, fold to pocket size, made of a reflective material which reflects up to 80% of your radiant body heat to help keep you warm) |
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Tools (screwdriver, pliers, wire, pocket knife, can opener, duct tape) |
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First aid kit and first aid book |
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Booster cable |
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Reflective vest |
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Rain Poncho |
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State and local maps |
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Wheelchair or Scooter Users |
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A patch kit or can of "sealant" to repair flat tires and/or an extra supply of inner tubes for non- puncture-proof wheelchair/scooter tires. |
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Keep needed equipment close to you so you can get to it quickly. |
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If available, keep a lightweight manual wheelchair for backup. |
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Speech or Communication Issues |
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If you use a laptop computer or other device for communication, consider getting a car charger your device(s). |
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Hearing Issues |
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Carry a pre-printed copy of key phrase messages with you such as "I use American Sign Language (ASL)," "I do not write or read English well." "If you make announcements, I will need to have them written simply or signed." |
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Consider getting a weather radio, with a visual/text display that warns of weather emergencies. |
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Vision Issues |
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Mark your disaster supplies with fluorescent tape, large print, or braille. |
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Have high-powered flashlights with wide beams and extra batteries. |
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Sensitivities, Breathing Conditions |
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Towels, masks, industrial respirators or other supplies you can use to filter your air supply. |
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N95 rated particulate filter mask - protects against dust, radiological dust and biological agents. |
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Service Animal Supplies [See Resource # 3. P.11] |
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