YOUR CHECKLIST

	Assemble an essential supply kit (to include items listed below.)
	Arrange for someone to check on you.
	Find a safe place in your home.
	Stay calm and take responsibility.
	Develop a potential list of available services particularly cool shelters, possible utility and weatherization relief.
	Monitor local weather to forecast potential heat wave information.
	Plan for transportation if you need it.

FOOD

Use and rotate ready to eat meats, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, trail mix, instant coffee, tea, juices and bottled water.

COOKING

Charcoal, gas grill, camp stoves are the most obvious alternative sources of heat for cooking. NEVER USE THEM INDOORS. You risk both asphyxiation from carbon monoxide and the chance of starting a fire that could destroy your home.

MEDICAL NEEDS

	Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen.
	Medical cards.
	Prescription medications, list of medications including dosage, list of any allergies.
	List other medical devices powered by electricity and determine if you will require any special help.
	Consult physicians about medications requiring refrigeration.
	Consult pediatrician and or physician about infant formula and other infant medical needs.