Shelter & Evacuation
Former Firefighter & Survival Enthusias
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Safety Measurements
• Home safety assessment: Evaluate your home to ensure you can quickly and easily reach your emergency supplies and the safest room.
• Elevator alternatives: Know the stairs as a backup, as elevators may be unusable.
• Evacuation plan: Develop a plan that accounts for your specific mobility needs, and have backup routes and transportation in mind.
Specialized emergency kit I
• Medications: Stockpile an ample supply of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and any necessary medical supplies like contact lens solution or hearing aid batteries.
• Assistive devices: Include extra batteries for mobility aids, hearing aids, or other equipment.
• Personal hygiene: Include specific sanitation supplies like hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and towelettes
Specialized emergency kit II
• First aid: Go beyond the basics and include a comprehensive first-aid kit with a focus on potential urban hazards.
• Communication: Keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, and a charged power bank for your devices, along with emergency whistles.
Specialized emergency kit III
• Build a support network: Identify neighbors who can be a part of a mutual aid agreement to help each other during an emergency.
• Communicate your needs: Talk to your building management or local emergency services about how they can address your needs in their emergency plans.
Skills and resources
• Situational awareness: Develop heightened awareness of your surroundings to identify potential threats and resources, even if you are unable to move quickly.
• Emergency supplies: Focus on a three-day supply of non-perishable food, water, and a flashlight with extra batteries.
• Resourcefulness: Learn about local resources and how to adapt to a variety of potential emergencies, from power outages to extreme weather.
