Emergency

What supplies are provided for survivors in shelters?

  • Supplies provided for survivors in shelters include, but are not limited to:
    1. Hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages: Shelters typically provide meals and refreshments to meet the nutritional needs of the sheltered individuals.
    2. Cooking and serving supplies: Shelters may have cooking facilities and provide cooking and serving supplies, such as pots, pans, utensils, plates, and cups.
    3. Food, water, and bowls for household pets and service and assistance animals: Shelters recognize the importance of caring for the needs of household pets and service and assistance animals, and provide food, water, and bowls for them.
    4. Durable medical equipment: Shelters may have durable medical equipment available for individuals with specific medical needs, such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other necessary equipment.
    5. Consumable medical supplies: Shelters provide consumable medical supplies, including medications, bandages, first aid kits, and other necessary medical supplies.
    6. Infant formula, baby food, and diapers: Shelters ensure that infants and young children have access to essential supplies, such as formula, baby food, and diapers.
    7. Refrigerators, microwaves, and crock pots: Shelters may have appliances available for storing and preparing food, including refrigerators, microwaves, and crock pots.
    8. Cots, cribs, linens, blankets, pillows, tables, and chairs: Shelters provide sleeping accommodations, including cots and cribs, along with linens, blankets, pillows, and basic furniture such as tables and chairs.
    9. Crates, cages, leashes, and animal transport carriers: Shelters provide necessary supplies for the care and containment of household pets and service and assistance animals, including crates, cages, leashes, and transport carriers.
    10. Personal hygiene kits: Shelters offer personal hygiene kits containing essential items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, towels, and washcloths.
    11. Televisions or radios: Shelters may provide access to televisions or radios for entertainment and information purposes.
    12. Basic cable service: Some shelters may offer basic cable service for residents.
    13. Computers and internet service: Shelters may provide access to computers and internet service for communication and information purposes.
    14. Washers and dryers: Shelters may have washers and dryers available for residents to do laundry.
    15. Toys and books: Shelters often provide toys and books for children to help create a more comfortable and engaging environment.
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