Weather, Related Power Emergencies Checklist

This quick checklist can be printed out as a handy reminder and reference tool to make certain you are well prepared at all times. Feel free to add whatever items may be applicable to your personal needs.You may wish to post it in an often-viewed place, bulletin board, refrigerator front, inside a commonly-used cabinet door, etc. The most important thing to remember is to be prepared and never panic.

General items

ú  Flashlights and/or candles
ú  Batteries - all sizes
ú  Battery-operated radio
ú  Hardwired phone (non-electric) and/or fully charged cell phone
ú  Wind-up or battery-operated clock
ú  Battery-operated, hand-held fan for extreme heat
ú  Manually-operated can opener
ú  Ready-to-eat foods, snacks, juices, etc.
ú  Bottled water for drinking and taking medications
ú  Blankets in case of winter weather
ú  Medications handy and together as much as possible
ú  Adequate supply of medications at all times, including extra MDIs (inhalers)
ú  Emergency shelter locations
ú  Red Cross, senior centers, transportation, emergency, etc., numbers in easy reach
ú  Friend, relative or neighbor that will check on you or one that you can easily keep in contact with
ú  Updated list of all medications, doses, prescribing information, doctors' names and numbers, pharmacy number

For those on o2 and/or other power-operated equipment

ú  Have a battery-operated nebulizer if possible
ú  Adequate supply of your nebulizer medications in MDI (inhaler) form
ú  Know how to run your nebulizer medications using the tubing connected to your o2 supply
ú  Extra nebulizer cup and tubing ready and within easy reach
ú  Liquid o2 users make sure you always have an adequate supply
ú  A portable unit handy and filled in case you may have to leave your home in a hurry
ú  Concentrator and compressed o2 users know your backup system
ú  Be ready to convert over quickly in case of a power outage
ú  Adequate supply of portables within easy reach
ú  Extra portables ready in your car
ú  o2 supplier's phone number handy, along with their 24-hour emergency number
ú  Emergency shelter locations that can aid you with your o2 and other equipment needs