Dyersburg, TN

Tips for a Disaster Supply Check List, Persons with Special Needs, and Pet Owners

Household Disaster Supply Check List

Cash, especially in small denominations. We recommend you keep at least $100 on hand
Bottled water and non-perishable foods.
After an earthquake, immediately turn off the gas and water
You can use the water in the hot water heater as a source of drinking water
Flashlight, battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries
Candles
Medications for a least one month and other essential personal items
Be sure to change medications before they expire. Keep a list of the medications for each member of your household takes
Fire Extinguisher and a First-aid kit
Child care supplies or other special items
Extra blankets and auxiliary source for heating, such as a kerosene heater, generators, etc. Remember, many people die from carbon monoxide because of improper use of kerosene heaters, generators, etc.
Car charger and/or solar charger for you cell phone
Check on your neighbors

Tips for Persons with Special Needs

Determine what type of support you may need in an emergence
Include your home care attendant and others in your network in your planning process
If you are dependent on electricity for your wheelchair, breathing machine or any other life sustaining device, plan for a loss of power
The hearing impaired may need to make special arrangements through a neighbor or friend to make sure they receive emergency warnings
Mobility impaired people may need assistance to get to a shelter or to evacuate from buildings. Keep in mind elevators will not work in a power outage. Persons with illnesses that utilize electrically powered medically necessary equipment should check in with their families or doctors
People with special dietary needs should have an adequate emergency supply

Tips for Pets Owners