Try: Tools and supplies helpful in case of an emergency include mess kits or paper cups plates and plastic utensils emergency preparedness manual and a copy of cr’s disaster plan including emergency contacts list battery-operated radio and extra batteries flashlight and extra batteries cash or traveler traveler’s checks change non-electric can opener utility knife fire extinguisher small abc type stored near where fires are likely to occur such as a kitchen or near a fireplace it should not be kept in the disaster supplies kit tube tent duct tape compass matches in a waterproof container aluminum foil plastic storage containers signal flare paper pencil needles thread medicine dropper shut-off wrench or pliers to turn off household gas and water whistle plastic sheeting map of the area for locating shelters and evacuation routes

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: The following items should be put in an emergency first aid kit 20 adhesive bandages various sizes 1 5 x 9 sterile dressing 1 conforming roller gauze bandage 2 triangular bandages 2 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads 2 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads 1 roll 3 cohesive bandage 2 germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer 6 antiseptic wipes 2 pair large medical grade non-latex gloves adhesive tape 2 width anti-bacterial ointment cold pack scissors small personal tweezers cpr breathing barrier such as a face shield first aid manual aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever anti-diarrhea medication antacid for stomach upset

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster first aid kit

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Check the adult day care center center’s website or call the center center’s office to request a copy of the center’s emergency plan review the plan make sure you understand it and contact the center if you have any questions keep a copy of the emergency plan at home work and other places where you spend significant amounts of time at make sure the center’s plan is part of the cr’s family’s emergency plan take time to research the disaster plans at other places where you the cr and the cr cr’s family spend significant amounts of time

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Categories: Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from the u s department of homeland security internet website www dhs gov 30 tips for emergency preparedness 2010

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Practice the emergency plan with the cr conduct fire drills and practice evacuating the home twice a year with the cr drive the planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a map in case main roads are blocked or gridlocked practice earthquake and tornado drills at home with the cr and any other place the cr spends a lot of time at such as a neighbor’s house or a day care center senior center devote a weekend to update telephone numbers emergency supplies and review the plan with everyone

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Talk to the cr’s neighbors about how to work together during an emergency find out if anyone has specialized equipment like a power generator or expertise such as medical knowledge that might help in a crisis decide who will check on the cr make back-up plans for the cr in case the designated person can’t get home in an emergency write the plans down and go over it with the cr

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster neighbors

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Keep enough supplies in the home to meet the needs of the cr and his her family for at least three days build an emergency supply kit to take along during an evacuation the kit should include water food battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries first aid supplies change of clothing blanket or sleeping bag wrench or pliers whistle dust mask plastic sheeting and duct tape trash bags map a manual can opener for canned food and special items keep these items in an easy to carry container such as a covered trash container a large backpack or a duffle bag

Materials: Bottled water food battery-powered radio battery-powered flashlight extra batteries first aid supplies change of clothing blanket or sleeping bag wrench or pliers whistle dust mask plastic sheeting duct tape trash bags map mmanual can opener easy to carry container such as a covered trash container a large backpack or a duffle bag

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster emergency supply kit

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: The cr should keep foods on hand that have a long shelf-life and will not spoil non-perishable the cr and family like do not require cooking can be easily stored have a low salt content salty foods will make you more thirsty make a list of these foods and put it in the cr’s purse or wallet ask the cr to pick up a few items each time he or she goes shopping and or when there is a good sale the cr should keep doing this until he or she has built up a well-stocked supply that will last at least three days after an emergency

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Medical Physical, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from the the u s department of homeland security internet website www dhs gov 30 tips for emergency preparedness

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster emergency food supply

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Pick a place to meet after a disaster come up with at least 2 meeting places choose one right outside the home in case of a sudden household emergency such as a fire the second place chosen should be outside the cr’s neighborhood in case it’s not safe to stay near or go back to the cr’s home write this

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: Down go over this with the cr and any other cgs or family members and neighbors information

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Make sure the cr has an emergency contact person outside his or her area it may be easier to call long distance than locally after a local regional disaster contact an out-of-town friend or family member to ask him or her to be the cr’s designated contact in the event of an emergency be sure to share the contact contact’s phone number with everyone in the family and all caregivers cgs who look after the cr including neighbors during an emergency the cr can call the contact who can share with other family members where the cr is how the cr is and how to get in contact with him or her write this

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Medical Physical, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: Down keep this information in a visible and handy place for the cr information

References: Adapted from the u s department of homeland security internet website www dhs gov 30 tips for emergency preparedness 2010

Keywords: Emergency plan fire safety disaster

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Make an emergency contact card and make copies for each member of the cr’s family to carry with them make sure to include an out-of-town contact it may be easier to reach someone out of town if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded the cr should also have at least one traditionally wired landline phone because cordless or cell phones may not work in an emergency

Materials: Index card pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from 30 tips for emergency preparedness by u s department of homeland security 2010 available at

Keywords: Emergency plan pets service animals fire safety disaster

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed