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Hurricane game plans should include medical needs

Date: 07/11/19

Preparation is the best protection during hurricane season, and that includes being prepared for your medical needs.

Louisiana Healthcare Connections offers the following tips and suggestions to help you prepare for medical needs during hurricane season:

  • Have at least a seven-day supply of any medications you may be taking and backup medical items such as hearing aids, glasses, syringes or contact lenses.
  • Keep copies of your medical records in a safe, secure place. This should include medication lists, health insurance information, and contact information for your healthcare providers. Be sure to include information about any specific allergies or dietary restrictions, and instructions for any medical equipment you may need. If you have to evacuate, take this information with you.
  • If you rely on a medical device that requires electricity, contact your local power company and emergency authorities, and make certain that you have a way to power your device during a power outage. Make sure that a neighbor or loved one is aware of your situation and knows what to do in the event of a power outage.
  • If you have special health needs, talk to your healthcare provider about what to do in an emergency situation. Make sure your care instructions are written down, and take these with you if you need to evacuate.

More tips to prepare for severe weather:

  • Emergency kits should be packed and ready to take anywhere. Emergency kits should include basic supplies, like water, food, flashlights, clothing and personal items.
  • Have a personal evacuation plan. Make a list of several places you could go if you are told to evacuate. If you have a family, you’ll need to make sure there is a place for everyone to go, even if you can’t stay together. Family members with disabilities, babies and older adults may need a special plan. Include a plan for pets.
  • Check for weather alerts. Be sure you know when bad weather is coming.

Additional information about how to prepare your family for hurricane season can be found at www.GetAGamePlan.org.