Evacuation when Medical Supplies Are Needed for your Well-being in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

1/2/2020 (Permalink)

Evacuation when Medical Supplies Are Needed for your Well-being in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

Storm Damage & Evacuation in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro.

Some of these items can be kept in a waterproof container (your emergency kit). Medications probably cannot, but you can have them ready to bring with you.

SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro suggests having these items prepared in the event you would need to evacuate your home in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro. 

• Copies of medical insurance & Medicare cards

• Warm blankets
• Extra clothing, especially socks & undergarments
• Bottled water
• Batteries for your electronic devices
• Written contact list

Some people in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro will also need to consider the following:

• Make sure that at least one other person can get your medications &  supplies
• Have at least a week-long supply of prescription medicines
• A list of all medications, dosages, and allergies
• An extra pair of glasses or extra contact lenses 
• Hearing-aid batteries 
• Games & activities for children

If you have pets in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro, consider these items:

• Pet food and toys 
• Toys or comfort objects
• Vet information

Some shelters will not or cannot allow pets. Ahead of an emergency, find out which ones will allow your 4-legged loved ones. All shelters allow service animals.  

Links:

https://www.fema.gov/