Medications
- Always maintain at least a three day supply of all your medications
- Store your medications in one location in their original containers
- Maintain a list of all your medications: name of medication, does, frequency, and the name of prescribing doctor
- Keep an extra three-day supply of any medical supplies you use, such as bandages, ostomy bags or syringes
- For all medical equipment requiring electrical power- beds, breathing equipment, or infusion pumps - check with your medical supply company and get information regarding a back-up power source, such as a battery or generator
- If you use oxygen, maintain an emergency supply (enough for atleast three day period)
- Oxygen tanks should be securely braced so they do not fall over. Call your medical supply company regarding bracing instructions
- If you use breathing equipment, keep a three day supply or more of tubing, solutions, medications etc
- Know if your infusion pump has battery backup and how long it would last in an emergency
- Ask your home care provider about manual infusion techniques in case of power outage
- Attach written operating instructions to all equipment
- In the event that you have to leave your home, keep a bag packed at all times that contacin
- A medications list
- Medical Supplies for at least three days
- Copies of vital medical papers such as insurance cards, power of attorney, etc, in a waterproof bag
- An important part of being prepared for a disaster is planning with family, friends and neighbours. Know who could walk to your home to assist you if other means of transportation are unavailable
- Discuss your disaster plans with your home health care provider
- Ask your local fire department if they keep a list of people with special needs; ask to be included if they do maintain a list
- Keep a list of people who can help and their phone numbers
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