Learning about seasonal and year-round hazards is an important step in preparing for disasters.
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Disaster Preparedness for People with Access & Functional Needs
People with access and functional needs have additional considerations to take into account when disaster planning.
Building an emergency kit and grab-and-go bag
Supply List
In the event of a disaster, you have two options:
- Stay home with an emergency kit
- Evacuate with a grab-and-go bag
Grab-and-go Bag Supplies
A Grab-and-go bag is a small emergency kit, that is easy to carry in the event of a disaster.
It is recommended to have a grab-and-go bag for your home and car.
- Batteries
- Cash
- Cell Phone & power bank
- Copies of important documents
- Insurance paperwork
- Birth, death & marriage certificates
- house deed
- photographs
- Emergency/evacuation Plan
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Food
- Identification
- Medications
- Radio
- Seasonal clothing
- Toiletries
- Water
- Whistle
During COVID-19 your Grab-and-go bag should also include:
- Facemask
- Hand sanitizer
Emergency Kit Supplies
An emergency kit should supply you with enough necessities for three days
- Batteries
- Three to Seven day supply of Canned Food
- Cash
- Cell Phone & power bank
- Copies of important documents
- Insurance paperwork
- Birth, death & marriage certificates
- house deed
- photographs
- Emergency/evacuation Plan
- Emergency blanket
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Garbage Bags
- Identification
- Medications
- N-95 Masks
- Radio
- Seasonal clothing
- Toiletries
- Water
- 4 Liters per person/per day
- Whistle
During COVID-19 your Grab-and-go bag should also include:
- Facemask
- Hand sanitizer
Preparing Your Vehicle
Vehicle Emergency Supplies
A vehicle emergency kit should have the essentials in the event of a disaster.
- Batteries
- Cell Phone & power bank
- Emergency/evacuation Plan
- Emergency Flares
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Food
- Hazard Reflectors
- Pet Supplies (In separate bag)
- Dog Food
- Leash
- Radio
- Sand
- Seasonal clothing
- Toiletries
- Water
- Whistle
During COVID-19 your Grab-and-go bag should also include:
- Facemask
- Hand sanitizer
Preparing Your Important Documents
Take pictures of your important documents. Keep all of your important documents in one, easily accessible spot. Also remember that documents are replaceable. Lives are not.
- Bank/Financial Information
- Bills
- Birth Certificates
- Credit Cards
- Custody Agreements
- Green Card/ Immigration Documents
- Home or Renters insurance policy
- ID Cards
- Insurance Card
- Marriage or divorce certificate
- Medical Information
- Mortgage
- Passport
- Pet Information
- Photos
- Social Security Card
- Tax Documents
- Vaccination Card
- Wills and life insurance information
Additional Resources
Build a Disaster Kit:
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Build a kit
Survival kit supplies
5 Easy Ways to Prepare for a Disaster
5 Easy Ways to Prepare for a Disaster (Spanish)
Emergency Preparation- tips for individuals with disabilities and special needs
Go-bags for Fire Preparedness:
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Emergency Supply Kit
Calfire Brochure
How to prepare for a wildfire (English)
Be Prepared for a Wildfire FEMA
Make sure you have enough insurance:
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Preparedness Roadmap
Insurance preparedness
Insurance Disaster Preparedness
uphelp.org
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (Spanish)
Keep lists of your valuables:
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