Hurricane Emergency Instructions For People With Special Needs

Register with the Miami Dade office of emergency management in Miami Dade county, at (305) 468-5400, these steps will occur in time of emergency:

• You will receive a phone call verifying that you still need assistance.
• Pack a bag, the bag should be tote size. You should bring: medications (3-4 day supply), special foods if needed, identification and valuable papers, battery operated radio, flashlight, extra batteries,one change of clothes, books / cards / games, etc.
• Hurricane emergency instructions for people with special needs bring something to sleep on. We suggest a collapsible lawn chaise and blanket. A sleeping bag will do. (it is important that you only bring a bag and your sleeping items that can easily be carried).
• Eat a meal at home before being picked-up.
• Wait at home, do not leave! Personnel will be there to pick you up.
• If no-one has arrived to transport you to shelter 5 hours after you were notified, call back and give the hot line operator your name and he/she will check on your transportation.

Remember: hurricane shelters cannot provide advanced life support. If you have special needs, make arrangements with your physician now!
If you have questions at any time. Please call (305) 468-5400, or write to: Miami Dade County,Florida (office of emergency management) 9300 NW 41 st. Miami, FL

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