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  Your emergency-preparedness plan should include the following in regard to your home medical equipment:  

*  Know how to contact your medical equipment company. Put in writing; the name of the company, phone number, and contact persons.   

      
*  Keep a record of the model and/or serial numbers of all equipment.
         
*  Make sure your significant others (family member, friend, etc.) know how to operate your equipment.

*  Make sure you have all of the supplies (and extra supplies) for your  equipment in the event you have to leave your home or in some cases you are unable to leave your home for a period of  time.
         
*  Identify alternate sources of power, such as, generators, A/C converters, local fire and EMS facilities.

*  Alternate manual means of providing care, i.e., instead of a suction machine use a manual suction syringe.

*  Contact local electrical company if you are on life support type of equipment. (Entergy 1-800-ENTERGY)


WHAT  TO BRING TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS AND/OR

 REGULAR SHELTER CHECK LIST

   

         -  3 day supply of water

        -  1 gallon of water per person/per day

        -  3 day supply of non-perishable  food per person 

          -  Manual can opener 

         -  Flashlight/radio with extra batteries 

          -  First-Aid kit  

          -  3 day supply of all your medication and medical supplies: 

          -  Depends, Chucks, urinals, sanitary napkins, etc.  

          -  Wheelchair/walker/cane, if needed  

          -  Necessary health equipment: oxygen, tubing, feeding supplies, as needed

          -  Personal identification/ Health insurance information

          -   List of family physician and relatives phone numbers

          -   List of model/serial number of any medical devices/equipment  

          -  Personal grooming items: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, towel,     washcloth, comb, brush, etc.  

          -  Eye glasses, contacts, cases, solutions  

          -  Bedding: pillow, blanket, sheets, or sleeping bag, or egg crate mattress

           -  Chair: lawn chairs, chaise lounge, etc.  

          -  Reading material: books, magazines  

          -  Games and entertainment: cards, games, checkers, dominoes, etc.  

         -   Extra clothing  

          -  Important papers  

 

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER FOR DISASTER PLANNING

1.  AREA AGENCY ON AGING   

     1-800-395-5465  

2.  ENTERGY   

     1-800-ENTERGY

       1-800-368-3749   

3.  AMERICAN RED CROSS  

     BEAUMONT CHAPTER      409-832-1644

       ORANGE CHAPTER            409-883-2322

                                                   1-800-662-2531  

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