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Preparedness for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Supplement standard evacuation kit items with these additions.
| Item | Quantity / Notes | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription medications | 7-day supply minimum, rotated monthly | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Medication list (written) | Drug, dose, indication, prescriber | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Insurance + pharmacy benefit card | 1 | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Physician contact info (including after-hours) | Written, not just in phone | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Refrigerated medications + cooler + ice packs | Monitored supply | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Cooling towels | 1 per person | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Battery-powered fan | 1 | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Extra water | 2 gal/person/day in heat | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Nearest cooling center | Address located and written down | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Hearing aid batteries | 1-week extra supply | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Backup glasses or contacts | Current prescription | IMPORTANT if applicable | ☐ |
| Mobility aid batteries | Extra charged set | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Item | Quantity / Notes | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS for CPAP or low-draw equipment | Sized per device requirements | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Equipment supplier contact | Emergency line | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Generator plan (if high-draw equipment) | Outdoor placement, fuel supply | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Utility medical baseline registration | Confirm registration current | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Equipment manual | Know battery runtime | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Item | Quantity / Notes | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical history summary | Diagnoses, allergies, surgeries | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Complete medication list | In kit + with out-of-area contact | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Advance directive or living will | Copy in kit, not locked away | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Medicare/Medicaid card | 1 | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Primary care + specialist contacts | Written | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Emergency contact with medical decision authority | Written | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Special needs registry registration | Confirm with local EM office | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
Reviewed September 2, 2026 against Ready.gov, the National Hurricane Center, FEMA, and state or local emergency management guidance. Use this checklist as a supplemental starting point, not a substitute for local instructions or the full guide.
Reviewed September 2, 2026 · Hurricane Coast