• Mass care shelter
Provides food, water, medicine, sanitation to a large population
Still bring your Emergency Supply Kit
Many do not allow pets.
Search for open shelters:
Texting “SHELTER” and your ZIP code to 43362
Example: Shelter 01234
○ What is my evacuation route?
Know your local disaster plans and identify evacuation routes and destinations before evacuating,
Keep informed with a battery-powered radio, pack essential supplies, and secure your home before leaving.
After evacuation, check with officials, inform loved ones of your whereabouts, and avoid hazards when returning home.
Tip #2: Consider specific needs in your household:
Discuss your individual family member living needs and responsibilities
Decide how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like operating medical equipment. • Keep these factors in mind when creating the plan:
Keep these factors in mind when creating the plan:
Household ages
Responsibilities for assisting others
Locations frequented
Dietary and Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
○ Disabilities / functional needs (devices and equipment)
Languages spoken Cultural and religious considerations
Pets or service animals
Tip #3: Create the Family Emergency Plan (FEP) and practice regularly:
See attached page for an FEP outline
Create a virtual FEP through FEMA's website: ○ https://www.ready.gov/plan-form
Sources
https://www.ready.gov/plan
For more information contact:
Cameron Sellers
Community Resource Development - Disaster Educator cameron.sellers@kvsu.edu
cameron.sellers@kysu.edu
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