Medical preparedness
Keep essential health information and supplies organized, and plan continuity with clinicians, pharmacies, and caregivers.
Use this general checklist as a starting point, then follow instructions from local authorities, utilities, clinicians, and emergency services for the situation in front of you.
Prepare before a disruption
- Keep an up-to-date medication, allergy, condition, clinician, pharmacy, and emergency-contact list.
- Ask clinicians and equipment suppliers how to manage medically necessary devices during power or transport disruptions.
- Keep first-aid supplies and learn skills from a qualified training provider.
- Use emergency services for urgent symptoms; general preparedness information is not medical diagnosis or treatment.
Make the plan usable
- Assign responsibilities and make sure every household member can find the plan and supplies.
- Account for disability, language, transportation, age, dietary, and caregiving needs.
- Review supplies and contact information periodically and replace expired or damaged items.
When conditions change
Use current information from emergency officials and service providers. A general article cannot determine whether a particular building, route, food item, water source, or medical situation is safe.
- Act on evacuation, shelter, boil-water, fire, and other official instructions promptly.
- Call emergency services for immediate danger or a medical emergency.
Important: This public education does not provide a forecast, risk score, medical judgment, or private household recommendation.
Related PREPHAUS resources
Official sources
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