RED CROSS READY FOR HURRICANE IAN With Hurricane Ian making its way toward Florida, the Red Cross is sharing the preparedness information below, including a hurricane safety checklist and info on power outages. We encourage our citizens to review the helpful information provided and to stay prepared and safe!Evacuation Centers/Shelters vs. Post-Storm Shelters - Knowing the Difference: Evacuation centers/shelters provide a safe place to stay for those who have been ordered to evacuate their homes prior to a storm. They typically are only meant to house people for 12-72 hours until the storm moves through. Because these centers/shelters must open quickly, it may not be possible to provide a cot and blanket for each person and it may not be practical to move in supplies for such a short-term.
Post-storm shelters are available for people who have been evacuated and are unable to reach their homes or whose homes are unlivable. Post-storm shelters will open within 72 hours after landfall and provide sleeping support items such as cots, blankets and pillows, meals, shower facilities, medical services and other support services.
Working with the applicable county, the American Red Cross strives to transition Evacuation Centers/Shelters into Post-Storm Shelters as soon as possible.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation)
- Food: non-perishable, 3-day supply for evacuation and other special food items
- Bedding/sleeping items
- Prescription and emergency medications for all family members
- Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Sanitation and personal hygiene products
- Personal care and other comfort items
- Photo ID, cash
- Extra clothing
- Special items for infants, like diapers, baby food, medication
- Family pets: kennel, food and special medication*
- Power cords for portable electronics
- It is also important to remember that each county has different emergency plans and policies. It is best to do your research NOW so you are prepared and informed before any storm.
HURRICANE SAFETY STEPS
- Find a shelter by visiting redcross.org or by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency App. The Emergency App also puts real-time information about the storm and hurricane safety tips at your fingertips. The app is available in app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
Your Red Cross stands prepared to assist our state before, during, and after Ian pays its visit. Even before it hits, we are making recovery plans so that our citizens don't have to wait for help!
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