The following link to the Mayo Clinic site provides information on how to prepare and what to do during an emergency situation if you have diabetes. Many of these suggestions apply to other health related issues.

Mayo Clinic "Managing Your Diabetes during an Emergency"

The City of Cupertino has an excellent website on Emergench Preparedness - this site includes information on how to prepare for an emergency, obtain training (for yourself and your children), and how to volunteer.

City of Cupertino Emergency Preparedness site

This list is a 'work in progress' ! Please add your improvements (anyone have any lists from EP class?)

RWNA Emergency Preparedness Committee suggests that each family keep the following items ready in a easy-to-carry box, preferably located near an exit.

Store the following in a sealable, plastic bag:

1. List of contacts: names, addresses and phone numbers of people you may want to contact (friends, family, insurance company)
2. Health Information: For each family member, create a list which includes Doctor's names, phone numbers, health ID card number, and list of medications (may want to include details such as prescription number, dosages, how often to take...)
3. Extra prescription medications (for a week?)
4. OTC medicines

In addition, keep

1. Water (for 3 days - one gallon per day per person)
2. Water purification? examples ...
3. Food (for 3 days)
4. Flashlight(s) with batteries (or hand crank or shake versions)
5. Portable radio with batteries (or hand crank version)
6. First aid kit
7. Sanitation supplies (soap, toilet tissue...)
8. Miscellaneous
   1. manual can opener
   2. matches / butane lighter
   3. extra set of glasses,

Perhaps in another box

1. Blankets
2. Clothing