Family members such as infants, elderly or disabled persons,
and pets have special requirements that need to be addressed. The following are items you need to consider.
The information on this page is divided into the following
sections:
- Special Considerations for Infants
- Special Considerations for Seniors/Elderly
- Special Considerations for Your Pets
All prescription medications should be kept in their original bottle along with copies of the prescriptions.
- Formula
- Diapers
- Bottles
- Powdered milk
- Medications
All prescription medications should be kept in their original bottle along with copies of the prescriptions. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
- Heart and high blood pressure medication
- Insulin
- Prescription drugs
- Denture needs
- Contact lenses and supplies
- Eyeglasses (with a copy of the prescription)
- Medical devices, such as crutches, prostheses, etc.
Plan to care for pets
ahead of time. During an evacuation, shelters do not allow pets
because of health regulations. For more information on how to care
for your pets, click
here. Also, be sure to have an emergency
kit for your pet.
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