Flood Disaster Checklist Compiled by www.GilboaDamInfo.com

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PUT IN YOUR GO BAG  Gym bag size. You may want to take it to work with you or keep in car.

! Small battery operated radio & spare battery

! Flashlight & spare battery

! Medicines for at least a week. REMEMBER to update as needed

! Medical supplies you use

! Change of underwear

! Wool socks, mittens/gloves, knit cap/ear cover

! Hygiene items: toothbrush & paste, tampons, soap, wash cloth etc.

! Checkbook and/or traveler checks

! Current individual photos of family members & pets in event they get lost

! Will, living will, health proxy

! Photocopies of driving, professional, dog, weapon, other licenses

! Pocket knife, pliers & screwdriver

! Cigarette lighter (learn how to use it – they can be tricky if you don’t smoke)

! Notebook, pencil, pen

! Map of area

! Sunglasses

! This checklist with emergency information (other side) filled in for all people in family

 

GO BOX  A cat litter box of the type with lid and carry handle may suffice for some items. If you take your cat you’ll need it.

! One gallon of water per person

! Non-perishable foods & hand crank can opener; special diet needs

! Pillow & blanket or sleeping bag

! Jeans, several shirts, belt, boots

! Outerwear for winter and rain – sweater, coats, boots, thermal underwear etc.

! Medical supplies for a week

! Pet food; cat litter if needed; dog leash; sandwich bags for poop scooping

! Game book for kids, crossword puzzle book, etc.

! First aid kit

! Pre-moistened hand wipes or baby wipes

 

TAKE WITH YOU

Cell phone

Medic alert bracelet

Hearing aids, dentures, spare glasses, contacts, cleaning fluids

Credit cards, ATM cards

Spare keys

 

PLAN FOR

Children, invalids, pets (most shelters do not take pets)

Escape routes from home, work, other locations. Secondary route in event first is blocked

Evacuation without truck or auto

 

REMEMBER

Most flashflood deaths are in cars. Don’t try to drive through flooded road.

Turn on faucets slowly when you leave, to prevent pipe freeze if you lose heat.

 

KEEP THESE SAFE SOMEWHERE ON HIGH GROUND

Household inventory. Original birth, marriage, divorce, college, military records; professional, dog, weapon, other licenses & vital documents. Passport.

Your Name _________________________________  Date of Birth _______________________

Address ________________________________________________

Phone Number _________________   Cell phone ___________________

Social security number ______________________

 

Doctor’s name _________________ Phone number __________

Doctor’s name _________________ Phone number __________

Medical allergies ______________________________________

Medical allergies ______________________________________

Medical allergies ______________________________________

Medical allergies ______________________________________

 

Prescriptions & doses ___________________________________

Prescriptions & doses ___________________________________

Prescriptions & doses ___________________________________

 

Insurance agency ______________  phone number ______ carrier _____________

Insurance policy number _____________

 

Bank                              Branch                Account number

___________________  ____________   _________________________

___________________  ____________   _________________________

 

Credit card company      Account number

_________________  _______________

_________________  _______________

_________________  _______________

_________________  _______________

 

Immunizations & Vaccinations (include pets): Name, immunization, date

___________________  _____________________  __________________

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