Emergency Supply Kit
This is NOT a complete list as each person has their own special needs. This will give you a starting place to make your own list. This is in ADDITION to a regular emergency supply kit. You can get more information about a Emergency Kit from the Red Cross website.
Other Special Items
In addition to the above, you need to include items for family members with special needs. People with disabilities will need to consider including the items listed below in either their Emergency Supplies Kit #1 or #2 or both. Don’t forget, you should have Kit #1 with you at all times. This information is recommended by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).
Medical equipment and assistive devices
These items include glasses, hearing aids, catheters, augmentative communication devices, canes, and walkers. Label each item with your name and contact information. Also, include instructions as to how to operate your assistive device. All medication that may be needed
Bowel and bladder supplies (if needed)
Small first aid kit
Mirror if needed to check for pressure sores
Sheep skin/egg crate foam if needed for sleeping
Eye mask for night time sleeping (lights may be on much longer than you are used to)
Ear plugs (will be much louder than your home and will be needed to sleep.
Eye glasses/contact lenses
Hearing aid (if needed and extra batteries)
Flash light
These items should be kept in a convenient, consistent place so you can quickly locate them in an emergency. Tape a note to your supplies kit that will serve as a reminder to take the applicable device with you if you’re evacuated. Also, at night, if you sleep with any of these devices near you, put them in a container that’s easy to reach if you have to leave immediately.
Mobility Disabilities
Mobility Disabilities - According to the NOD, mobility disabilities refer to people with little or no use of their arms or legs. They usually use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes and other devices as aids to help them remain mobile. If you have a mobility disability, you should consider including the following items in your supplies kit:
•Heavy gloves to use while wheeling.
•Extra battery for motorized wheelchair or scooter.
•Recharging device to be connected to an automobile cigarette lighter or other power source
•Repair kit to fix flat tires.
•Spare cane or walker.
Sensory disabilities
Sensory disabilities refer to people with hearing or visual limitations. If you have a sensory disability, you should consider including the following additional items in your kit:
•Pad of paper with pens or pencils for writing notes.
•Extra batteries for tape recorders, TTYs, etc.
•Extra pair of dark glasses.
•Folding mobility cane.
Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities
Developmental or cognitive disabilities refer to people with significant brain disorders or severe developmental disabilities that need assistance with every facet of daily living. If you have a developmental or cognitive disability, consider including the following:
•Alternative power source or spare batteries for a communication device
•Paper and writing materials
•Favorite items to help you maintain focus while waiting in lines
Service animals
Supplies for your service animal. Try to pack these items in a bag that can be easily gotten to when needed.
•Bowl for water and food. Remember you should have at least a three day supply of water and food, not only for yourself, but for your service animal.
•Blanket for bedding
•Plastic bags and paper towels for disposing of feces
•Neosporin ointment for minor wounds
•Favorite toy
•Extra harness/leash/flexi-lead
•Identification tags and proof of up-to-date vaccinations and veterinarian contact
Folding crate if possible. The dog may become stressed with all the noise and will need some where to rest.
The ADA requires emergency evacuation shelters to allow service animals.
