I’m an ASL student at San Antonio College, volunteered 2001–2006 for
the Red Cross, working with a pet shelter during Hurr. Ike. Here’s a
little more info based on my experience.
NOAA tracking page for Hurr. Ike.
http://www.noaawatch.gov/2008/ike.php
Accessible emergency-preparedness info (ASL, voice, text formats)
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/deaflink.htm
It appears that Deaf Link will assist with remote interpreting at
shelters.
http://www.deaflink.com/ahas/shelter-link.html
I suggest that your emergency contact be someone outside the
predicted hurricane path, as well as someone other family /friends
would contact if unable to reach you. Also see “Safe and Well List”
and other info at the San Antonio Red Cross website:
http://www.saredcross.org/general.asp?SN=1942&OP=1946&SUOP=3804&IDCapitulo=3GB144PVAK
PETS are “important things”. Pack their food, water, medications,
leash /collar /license, and bedding. They will be cared for at
shelters separate from yours. Be sure to pick your pets up before you
return home.
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=a4a5ee6d-7e93-4a2a-b678-57f499d6fab8
Prescription medicine: Bring the bottles if possible. It’s also a
good idea to keep a list of your meds in your wallet.
Documents: If time is short, the government-issued photo ID, SS card,
residence proof such as utility bill, insurance, and/or wills are the
most important. Birth /death /marriage /deed records are usually on
file with county or state government. You can request certified copies
after the crisis has passed.
Mobile phone: Bring the charger!
Stay safe! Perhaps I’ll meet some of you and your pets over the
weekend.
Gilder McCarroll
San Antonio, TX
Email: [email protected]
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