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Hurricane Guide
People with special needs
 
Now is the time to make sure that people with special needs are registered with the local fire department, police department, other local emergency agencies and the power company. Also, enlist the help of neighbors, friends and relatives living nearby.

People with special needs include those with hearing impairments who might be aware of warnings; the mobility impaired; single working parents; non-English speaking people; people without vehicles; people with special dietary needs and those reliant on electrically powered medical equipment.

People with special needs living in evacuation zones often need help getting to a safe destination. Also, they may need assistance securing their property and making a hurricane kit of items they will need when evacuating.

People with special needs who live in non-evacuation areas also could use assistance in making their property safe and getting needed supplies before the storm arrives.

Loss of power can be especially dangerous for people who are dependent on ventilators, respirators, oxygen concentrators or enhancers. Emergency officials may not be able to travel to assist them during the height of the storm.

If possible, arrange for a neighbor to give assistance during a power outage. Have a standby generator or other alternative source of power available. Make sure people who have agreed to assist know how to safely operate the emergency power equipment.

Make a list of the special medical equipment in use at the home, including type and model number. Be prepared to keep medications that require refrigeration cool until power is restored.

Prepare a list of emergency contact numbers and provide them to people who have agreed to help. Make sure a list is kept close to the phone.

Single working parents or family members of special needs people should discuss their situation and emergency priority plans with their employer in advance.

For more information about registering people with special needs, visit www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/Handbook/special_needs.htm

Click here for a list of local phone numbers to call for help to register special needs people.
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