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What to Bring to a Shelter
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Compact bedding such as pillows, blankets, air mattress
Games, reading materials, cell phone and mobile device with charger, batteries, etc.
Non-perishable snacks (including special dietary foods)
Extra change of clothing
Sanitary wipes or other hygiene products
Flashlight
Medications
Emergency health information card & emergency contacts
Battery-operated radio
Water
Supplies for children, elderly and disabled family members, (games, baby formula, diapers, walker, wheelchair, hearing device, etc.) if applicable
Important documents such as birth and/or marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, immunizations records, wills, vehicle titles, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, important electronics files
Service animals if they meet the requirements under
Federal Law
Provisions at the shelter are very limited and cots are not provided! Evacuees are encouraged to carry with them items they will need during their stay at a shelter.
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