If you think you will need help during an emergency or disaster, talk to family, friends, and others who will be part of your personal support network.
- Write down your emergency plan and share it with your support network.
- Plan how to evacuate from your home or workplace and select several options of where to go if there is a disaster.
- Practice your plan with those who have agreed to be part of your support network.
Prepare your support network
- Make sure someone has a key to your home and knows where you keep your emergency supplies.
- Prepare a health information card detailing your medical needs (e.g., medications, allergy information).
- Teach your support network how to use any lifesaving equipment and administer medication.
- If you receive routine treatments or services, such as home health care or transportation, talk to your service provider about their emergency plans.
Prepare your supplies
- If you take medication, have enough to make it on your own for a week or longer.
- Consider personal items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids and batteries, wheelchair batteries, and oxygen.
- Keep a list of the style and serial number of medical devices and include operating information and instructions. Make sure your support network has copies of these documents.
Take a closer look
Will you need assistance during an emergency? Visit these resources to help you plan what you will need:
