The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) recommends you pack:
Basic electronics
Pack an extra phone charger in case you’re fortunate enough to have electricity, and a portable battery pack in case you’re not. Also stash a long-lasting LED flashlight. Pack a small hand-cranked or battery-operated AM/FM radio (with extra batteries).
Pack an extra phone charger in case you’re fortunate enough to have electricity, and a portable battery pack in case you’re not. Also stash a long-lasting LED flashlight. Pack a small hand-cranked or battery-operated AM/FM radio (with extra batteries).
Personal needsWhile getting ready for a typical day, list every toiletry you use, then buy a travel-size version of each. Pack backup eyeglasses, as well as a first-aid kit, baby wipes and a multipurpose tool with a knife and can opener.
Clothing
Pack a few days’ worth. Include layers you can add or remove, plus lightweight rain gear and waterproof boots.
Pack a few days’ worth. Include layers you can add or remove, plus lightweight rain gear and waterproof boots.
Your meds
Pack about three days’ worth of each of your prescriptions, which should last until you can get to a pharmacy that’s open. If you need larger items, such as an oxygen tank, make sure you have a portable version.
Pack about three days’ worth of each of your prescriptions, which should last until you can get to a pharmacy that’s open. If you need larger items, such as an oxygen tank, make sure you have a portable version.
The perfect bagThink small and portable. A backpack is ideal, but a lightweight suitcase with wheels will also do. Just remember, you may literally be running with it.
Paperwork
Fill a zip-top waterproof bag with photocopies of your birth certificate; driver’s license; Social Security and Medicare cards; power of attorney and will; any marriage, adoption or naturalization certificates; proof of address; insurance, medical and immunization records; and information about your credit and ATM cards.
Fill a zip-top waterproof bag with photocopies of your birth certificate; driver’s license; Social Security and Medicare cards; power of attorney and will; any marriage, adoption or naturalization certificates; proof of address; insurance, medical and immunization records; and information about your credit and ATM cards.
Food and drink
Bottled water is essential. Granola or energy bars are great because they are small and filling, and they come in a variety of flavors.
Bottled water is essential. Granola or energy bars are great because they are small and filling, and they come in a variety of flavors.
Cash
In addition to enough money for a few days, include small bills and a roll of quarters. If you need to buy something out of a vending machine, you don’t want to start asking equally desperate strangers for change.
(Source: https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2017/packing-your-emergency-preparedness-kit-fd.html)
In addition to enough money for a few days, include small bills and a roll of quarters. If you need to buy something out of a vending machine, you don’t want to start asking equally desperate strangers for change.
(Source: https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2017/packing-your-emergency-preparedness-kit-fd.html)
Reviewing the CDC
website (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), they have this list
posted on their website for pet disaster kits:
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Photocopied veterinary records
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Rabies certificate
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Vaccinations
o
Medical summary
o
Prescriptions for medications
o
Most recent heartworm test result (dogs)
o
Most recent FeLV/FIV test result (cats)
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Pet description(s) (ex: breed, sex, color,
weight)
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Recent photographs of each of your pets
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Waterproof container for documents
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Microchip information (ex: microchip number, name and
number of the microchip company)
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Your contact information (phone numbers and
addresses for your family and friends or relatives you may be staying with)
Water, Food, Medications
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2-week supply of food for each animal stored in
waterproof containers
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2-week supply of water for each animal
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Non-spill food and water dishes
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Manual can opener
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Feeding instructions for each animal
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2-week supply of any medications (if applicable)
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Medication instructions (if applicable)
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1-month supply of flea, tick, and heartworm
preventative
Other Supplies
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Leash, collar with ID, and harness
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Litter and litter box (cats)
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Toys
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Appropriate-sized pet carrier with bedding,
blanket, or towel
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Pet first aid book and first aid kit
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Cleaning supplies for accidents (paper towels,
plastic bags, disinfectant)
Visit their link:
for helpful checklists & boarding information documents.
(Source: www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.html)
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Question:
Dr. Ku, what kind of advice can you give to pet owners about stressful
situations such as emergencies and how to help calm the pet?
Answer: "Staying calm yourself is the best way to help
your pet, and yourself. Remember to
breath! If you have anxiety medication
for your pet for thunderstorms or fireworks, these may be helpful for emergency
situations and can be given to them for initial transitions especially. If not, the most important thing you can do
is project calm and stability to your pet and trying to avoid as many
transitions as possible depending on the situation. If you have a crate for your pet, put them in
it sooner rather than later, and leave them in the car while you pack up your
other belongings. Be sure they have
water if it is hot, and clean air to breath (especially in a fire situation)
wherever you leave them, and that they will not overheat while unattended. Just like with young children, our pets take
their lead from us. As their providers,
we can help them through any situation best by being level headed and
prepared. And taking few seconds to take
a few deep belly breaths will do wonders to calm any situation down. 😉" -Dr. Gloria Ku
