Angelman Today November / December edition 2013 | Page 10
Disaster Supplies Kit
A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items that could be needed in the event of a
disaster. For our children with special needs we need very specific things.
It is recommended to have the following:
• Medical alert tags or bracelets that identify the medical condition, i.e. name of the
syndrome, epilepsy, allergies, glucose dextrose intolerance…
• A two-week medication supply ready for an eventual evacuation. A prescription with the
patient’s name and his regular medication is also recommended.
• A portable bottle if your child is on O2.
• Copy of personal documents (list of medication list and any pertinent information)
• Your child special cup/bottle.
• Water; one gallon per day. 3-day supply, 2-week supply for home.
• Non-perishable food. 3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home.
• Cans of coconut milk/unsweetened condensed milk/whipping cream
• Peanut butter/nuts butter/coconut oil
• Individual electrolytes bags/baby formula/ketocal
• Cans of tuna/ sardines/lentils/beans
• Emergency sleeping bags
• Emergency blanket
• Can opener /fork/spoon/multipurpose tool
• Flash light
• Diaper/wipes/Clorox wipes
• Extra clothes
• Charger for iPods/iPhone
For more information, please visit:
CDC Emergency Risk Communication Branch (ERCB)
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