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Remember, a Evacuation Shelter should be your Last Resort. Try to make plans to ride out the storm elsewhere if at all possible. This is why preparedness is most important. If you wait, and you are late leaving. Chances are a shelter near you will be full. Emergency Shelters are designated to hold a certain number of people. |
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Also, they are designed to allow or not allow pets. So plan NOW where you will go if you are in a evacuation zone or substandard housing.
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No one likes to think about having to evacuate during a hurricane or any other disaster, but knowing where to go and what to expect is important. If you are unable to evacuate the area, you may need to take refuge in a local shelter. Check with your local emergency management center for a list of shelters near you and begin making your evacuation plan now, before the storm strikes.
Most shelters don’t allow pets for health and safety reasons, so you’ll need to plan in advance for your pet’s needs. There are pet friendly shelters and hotel/motels. Also, you can consider boarding your pet with a kennel, or see if a friend or family member can take care of your pet. Do Not leave your pet behind to fend for itself.
Shelters can and will be crowded, noisy, and uncomfortable. People handle these types of situations differently, and some will appear to be nervous or agitated. Tempers could flare. There will be long lines to restrooms and not much privacy. Don’t expect showers or hot meals. Luxury becomes non-existant during an emergency.
Listen to the emergency personnel. They are responsible for your safety. Help them by paying attention. They will have important news and instructions during the emergency that you need to know about. Be prepared to act quickly should they need to move everyone to a new location. Do Not leave the shelter until told it is safe to do so.
Basic Items to Bring With You
Space is limited in shelters, so bring only the essentials.
 Identification with your picture and current address.
A change of clothes, rain gear, and good walking shoes.
Sleeping bag, extra blanket, and small pillow.
Prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. Keep a list of what prescriptions you take on a daily basis and your doctors name, address, and phone number.
Cash, checkbooks, and credit cards (during a power outage, cash may be your only option)
Flashlights and spare batteries
Toiletries such as toothpaste/toothbrush, contact lense solution, toilet paper (they may run out) and hand sanitizer
Important papers such as birth certificates, social security cards, insurance papers, titles and deeds, bank certificates, etc. (store them in a plastic envelope or binder to help protect them)
Baby food/formula and diapers
Important phone numbers for contacting family, insurance companies, and banks
Recommended Items:
Non-perishable food, can opener, snacks, bottled water, and plastic utensils
Radio, IPod, Gameboy and make sure you use headphones as to not disturb others.
First-aid kit
Plastic envelope or binder for important papers
Moist towelettes
Small, battery-operated fan (shelters get hot, especially during power outages)
Ear plugs and/or sleep mask
Books, small toys, hand-held games, and puzzle books
Remember, if you must go to a shelter, do this as a last resort, and make sure you are prepared. If you have a pet(s), make sure that the shelter you are planning on going to allows pets and what are the rules. Some shelters for pets you must have a pet carrier or portable kennel. You must also have the current shots and documents from your veterinarian for your pet to be allowed access.
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