Spicy foods that may be served at a Red Cross shelter may be indigestible for them. They may even have their own special diet. Always be sure to find out what an elderly person can and can't eat. People with respiratory or cardiac conditions sometimes carry an oxygen tank. When moving a person with an oxygen tank, always make sure the tank is securely fastened or strapped to something.
Tanks are often heavy and can cause injury if they fall.
Also, be sure to store them away from heat sources, like cigarettes and open flames. Know too that people with emphysema often carry small, self-contained units which contain a limited supply of oxygen. Usually only 1-2 hours worth. You can fill them at your local medical or welding supply store if you need to. When moving a person with a suction machine, take extra precaution in preventing the dislodgement or removal of the catheters which are connected to the victim's neck.