Student Health Clinic - Preparing for an Emergency

Grundy Hall Rm 215
319-296-4224
studenthealthcenter@hawkeyecollege.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00

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Keep the following items in your home

• Enough food and water for each person in your household to last a week or more

  Choose foods that will keep for a long time and do not require refrigeration or cooking; include a non-electric can opener in the event that you would be without electricity.

• Medications

  Keep at least a week's supply of the medicines you take regularly.

• Items for personal comfort hygiene

  Store at least a week's supply of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, and cleaning products.

• Activities to entertain yourself and children

  Include items that don't require electricity such books, crafts, board games, and art supplies in the event that you would be without electricity.

• Cash

  Have cash at home in the event that banks are not open and cash machines do not work.

• Pet supplies

  Remember food, water, litter, and other necessities your pet(s) may need.

• Cell phone or regular phone with a cord

  Cordless phones will not work if the power is out.

• Large trash bags

  Garbage service may be disrupted or postponed for many days.

Make a household and family emergency plan

• Agree on a point of contact where all family members can check in if you are separated during an emergency.
• Be prepared to get by for at least a week on what you have at home. Stores may not be open or may have limited supplies.
• Decide who will take care of children if schools are closed.
• Plan to limit the number of trips you take to shop or to run errands. Also, remember public transportation routes and times may be limited.
• Think about how you would care for people in your family who have disabilities if support services are not available.