Safety First
Protecting the lives of your loved ones is job one. Following a disaster follow local recommendations
for safety including shutting off utilities, evacuations, fuel refills, and other help. If you can't reach
family members by cell phone, you may be still able to reach them by text
messaging. There are also several registries where you can list yourself as "safe and well".
The Basics - Food, Shelter, Medical Care
TIP: If possible, bring along all prescription medicine bottles with you when you evacuate. Many states allow out-of-state pharmacies to
refill medications, with some exceptions, during a disaster. Contact the Red Cross or your local Emergency Management Agency
to find out more.
Evacuating Pets
After Hurricane Katrina states were required to re-examine their readiness to evacuate and shelter pets during
an emergency. Most pet shelters require a crate and a leash. You should also have food, water, and medicines for your
pet in your emergency kit. It is also helpful if you bring vaccination records, water bowls, and plastic bags.
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