The elderly and those with special medical needs or disabilities should bring any required supplies with them when they evacuate to an emergency shelter, friend's home or hotel. Life-sustaining medications and medical supplies Have enough of your seizure, blood pressure and heart medications, insulin, colostomy dressings, etc. to last through the disaster and recovery period. There may be no phone service and pharmacies may close. Plan with your healthcare provider for your emergency prescription refills and supplies. Rehabilitative aids Have spare eyeglasses, extra batteries for medical devices and hearing aids .
Many times there are no cots or they are in short supply.
The comfort and health of the elderly and those with medical conditions can be improved by being off the floor. All rights reserved.