News Release
September 10, 2008
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued the following checklist of health-related items people should take with them in the event of evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ike. Items include:
- Birth certificates
- Immunization records for children and adults
- Driver license, passports or other photo ID and Social Security cards
- Health insurance cards and policies
- Prescription medications and containers
- Any unfilled written prescriptions
- List of medications taken by family members
- Three- to five-day supply of water (one gallon of water per person per day)
- Three- to five-day supply of canned and other non-perishable foods
- Special foods for diabetics and others with special dietary needs
- Baby food, formula, diapers and other supplies for infants
- Food, medicine and supplies for pets
- Hand-operated can opener
- Water-purifier, such as unscented chlorine bleach or iodine tablets
- Soap, toothpaste, tissue and other personal hygiene supplies
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Disposable cleaning cloths or wipes
- First aid kit
- Extra eyeglasses, contacts and solutions
- Sleeping bags or blankets, sheets, pillows
- Road maps, cell phone and charger and cash.
DSHS officials also encourage people to notify a designated family member about evacuation plans and to follow all evacuation orders. More information is available online at www.dshs.state.tx.us and www.TexasPrepares.org.
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(News Media: For more information, contact Emily Palmer, DSHS Assistant Press Officer, 512-532-4969 or 512-458-7400.)