Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Caregivers
Floods, earthquakes, tornados, snowstorms . . . wherever you live, there likely exists the potential for a variety of natural disasters that can create an emergency situation. When you’re caring for a loved one, it’s times like these that you’ll be thankful for having prepared for such a situation.
Please use this checklist to organize your emergency preparations. It should be used in conjunction with the Where to Find My Important Papers checklist.
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Do I know the most important disaster issues for the area where I live (earthquakes, floods,etc)? |
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Do I know how I should respond to a disaster that might strike with little or no warning? |
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Do I know the recommended evacuation route if there were an evacuation order? |
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What are my transportation options? |
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Where is the nearest shelter? |
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Do I know where the shut off valves to my home are? Do I know how to shut them off? If special tools are needed, do I have them? Do I know where they are? |
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Do I have an emergency contact person who lives out of the area? Do my relatives or close friends know who this person is? |
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Do I know my neighbors in case we need to help each other in an emergency? |
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If I’m receiving home health services, have I discussed emergency procedures with the provider? |
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If I have special needs, do I have a plan for dealing with them in an emergency? ( Mobility, medical equipment, incontinence supplies, others) |
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If I live in a senior community, am I familiar with its emergency planning and procedures? |
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Home Supplies Checklist
- Drinking water (3-6 day supply)
- Food (3-6 day supply, requires no cooking, high energy)
- Flashlight (check batteries regularly)
- Portable radio (check batteries regularly)
- First aid kit
- Spare batteries
- Manual can opener
- Light sticks
- Waterproof matches
- Medications
- Medications list
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Emergency medical form
- Personal hygiene items
- Backup prescription glasses
- Extra clothes
- Rain slicker
- Walking shoes
- Blankets
- Water bottles
- Dust masks
- Other ____________________________________
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