If You Seek Sheltering

If you feel your home or business has received sufficient damage, you may feel more comfortable seeking protection at a shelter run by either the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army or a local church.

Shelters have been opened at: ( write name of building(s) and location(s)

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Here are some specific instructions and personal items you will want to gather before you seek shelter.

• Remain calm.
• Gather together personal items you may need: such as soap, towels, shaving articles, toothpaste, tooth brushes, sanitary supplies, eyeglasses, dentures, credit cards, baby foods and disposable diapers, change of clothing. You may also want to bring other supplies such as a portable radio, flashlight, batteries, plastic or paper bags, toys, games and books for children and adults.
• Prescription medications and other medical supplies.
• Shelter your pets or livestock. With the exception of seeing eye dogs, pets will not be allowed in Red Cross shelters. Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags. Make sure the animals have food, water and medications if applicable. Take your pet to the designated temporary _____ county pet shelter location at:__________________________________, Between a.m. and p.m.
• Before you leave your home, shut off all appliances, lock all windows and doors.

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