SPECIAL NEEDS KIT

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Please note that due to a limited number of special needs cots, you may be required to sleep on a Coleman Cot. Also, if it is necessary for you to be in an upright position, please bring bed pillows or backrests for your comfort. Bring each of these items in quantities to last for 72 HOURS OR MORE:

1. ALL REQUIRED MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT:

	Wheelchair/walker, oxygen, dressings, feeding and suction equipment, diapers, etc.
	Any specific medication or care instructions (one week or more supply)
	Name, phone number of physician/home health agency/hospital where you receive care
	An adequate supply of prescription medicine to last for 3 days or more

2. DIETARY NEEDS:

3. FOOD AND WATER/LIQUIDS:

4. SLEEPING GEAR:

	Pillows, blankets (include any support pillows or back supports you may need) if you require being in a raised position when sleeping
	Portable cot or air mattress, folding chairs, sleeping bags.
	Evacuation shelters tend to be cold so bring a blanket or sweater to keep warm. No guarantee of cots at the shelter.

5. IMPORTANT PAPERS AND IDENTIFICATION:

	Wills, deeds, licenses, insurance policies, home inventory, doctors orders, Do Not Resuscitate and Living Will forms
	Current photo and current address, medical identification card

6. CASH:

Check cashing/credit card services may not be available for several days after the storm. BUT, don’t bring too much. There will be no place to secure money or valuables at the evacuation shelter.

7. COMFORT ITEMS:

8. PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS:

9. EXTRA CLOTHING:

Seminole County has 2 pet friendly shelters. One for the public and one for special needs registrants.

Items you may bring:

A list of your current medications and at least a 3 day supply of the medications Documentation of specific medical information Medical equipment   Oxygen - (supplies) Neubulizers Canes/Wheelchairs Diabetic equipment Glucose meter/strips Insulin/syringes Other insulin supplies Nonperishable dietary items   Special dietary foods if required Electronic equipment   Flashlight Radio Extra batteries Personal Care   Clothing Undergarments   Socks Shoes (durable)

Personal hygiene items   Soap/shampoo Deodorant Toothpaste/toothbrush Brush/comb Washcloth Towel Sleeping-lounging equipment Lawn/lounge chair Sleeping bag Pillow Blanket Sheet Important papers I.D. with current address Infant care items Formula Food Diapers First-aid kit Personal equipment Eyeglasses Hearing aide Dentures