DRINKING WATER (1 GALLON PER PERSON’S DAY)
MANUAL CAN OPENER
NONPERISHABLE FOODS
CANNED MEAT, FISH, FRUIT OR VEGETABLES
BREAD IN MOISTURE PROOF PACKAGING
COOKIES, CANDY OR DRIED FRUIT
CANNED SOUPS & NONPERISHABLE MILK
POWDERED OR SINGLE-SERVE DRINKS
CEREAL
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
INSTANT TEA OR COFFEE
FLASHLIGHT (1PER PERSON)
LARGE TRASH BAGS (LOTS OF THEM)
BATTERY OPERATED OR SOLAR POWERED RADIO
FIRST AID KIT INCLUDING ASPRIN, ANTIBIOTIC CREAM
MOSQUITO REPELLENT
WATERPROOF MATCHES
CASH
WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES (1MIONTH SUPPLY AND COPY OF PRRESCRIPTIONS)
FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
TOILET PAPER
BEDDING PILLOWS, SLEEPING BAG
CHANGE OF CLOTHING
MASKS
GLOVES
HAND SANITIZERS OR RUBBING ALCOHOL (70%)
SANITIZING CLEANERS - WET WIPES
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS, GAMES, TOYS AND MAGAZINES
RAIN PONCHOS
EXTRA EYEGLASSES OR CONTACTS
INSURANCE DOCUMENTS
BIRTH, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTS
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (PASSPORT ETC.)
COMMUNICATION PLAN – INCLUDING
A LIST OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT CONTACTS (FAMILY, DOCTOR, INSURANCE AGENTS)
BANKING INFORMATION
LEASES/MORTGAGE
PROOF OF OCCUPANCY (SUCH AS UTILITY BILL)
PHOTO INVENTORY OF YOUR PERSONAL BELONGONGS
WATERPROOF CONTAINER TO STORE DOCUMENTS
An appropriately sized crate or pet carrier to contain your pet(s)
Enough pet food to last up to five days
Food and water bowls
Clean bedding
Collar and leash
Vaccination and other associated travel documents
Any necessary medication
There is a designated space for all animals. Upon arriving, please check in with the information table to let them know you have a pet and to find out where to place them.
All pets must be kept inside their crate or carrier while at the shelter. We will let you know when it is safe to take your pet outside.
Make sure to bring copies of all important pet documentation, including registration, vaccination records, and a recent health certificate.