Survival Kit - Information Sheet
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Survival Kit Info Sheet
We never know when a disaster will affect our lives and the daily routines to which we are accustomed. It is our goal and wish to help you in any way we can to prepare you so the transition will be as smooth and stress-free as possible.
What we are talking about is an emergency preparedness survival kit that you can easily take with you when you are forced out of your home or apartment and into an emergency shelter. These situations can be very stressful in the sense that most shelter and emergency personnel are not equipped or trained to handle a person with a service dog.
What follows is a basic guideline for creating a survival kit and you can adapt it to whatever suits your needs. Just remember to make it simple and lightweight because you will have to carry it. You might use a small backpack or tote. It should include:
(For You)
A clean change of clothes/tooth brush etc.
Food for 3 days. Example: breakfast bars, dry cereal in a plastic bag, if can foodsbe be sure to have a can opener in your kit, etc.
Folding white cane (there may be debris where you cannot work your dog)
Towel
Rain poncho
Bottled water
Prescription Medications to last five days,
(For Your Dog)
Portable water and food bowls
Bottled water and measured amounts of food for dog for 3 days.
Tie down and extra leash
Towel or blanket for dog to lie on.
Pick up bags
Set of booties for dog
Medications to last five days
Other:
A whistle you can blow to help searchers locate you if necessary
Medical information sheets along with dogs vet and emergency contact information. Also a recent photo of you and your dog for identification if separated.
Guide dog school contact information and microchip registration information
We have included forms to complete ahead of time and keep in a sealable plastic bag or water tight rubber container in your kit, one with your pertinent information and one with the information for your dog.
Keep in mind that dog food, medication, and water won’t keep indefinitely. It’s a good idea to switch out your dog’s food and medication for you and your dog, if any, at least once a month. Just feed your dog what’s in your kit and replace it with fresh food. You can do the same thing with your food, medication and bottled water, just use what’s in your kit and replace it.
It is better to have a kit you never need to use than to need one and not have it.