Special Needs Kit

A special needs kit will help ensure everyone's unique needs are provided for in the event of an emergency, when regular sources of assistance can be interrupted. Making one is easy, inexpensive and quick - and it can make all the difference.

Your emergency special needs kit should contain adequate supplies to keep you and your family self-sufficient in your home for at least three days.

Prepare a special needs kit for family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons. Assemble the supplies in an easy-to-carry container and store it in an easy to get to location.

Your kit should contain:

• For babies: jarred baby food, instant cereal or formula, sterilized water to make formula, baby bottles, disposable diapers, extra clothing, snowsuit, prescription medication.
• For adults: prescription medications, dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, batteries.
• For children: toys, games, extra clothing, and prescription medications.
• For the disabled: extra batteries for wheelchairs and other personal care equipment, oxygen, medication, catheters, and food for guide or service dogs.
• For pets: water, food and vaccination records.