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Forms to Help You Prepare
Planning checklists are a big part of personal preparedness. These forms can help you get organized so that if you need to evacuate, you'll have all of your personal information in one place.
Vital Documents
It is vital for a family to have copies of important documents and other valuable information in a safe file. It is equally important that the family jointly organize this file in order that each knows how and where to find the documents when they are needed.
Automobile/Transportation Checklist
This form will help you gather the automobile paperwork you'll need and the supplies you may want in the car with you in an evacuation.
Evacuation Checklist
This list provides detailed information about evacuation preparations if a hurricane watch is posted, and then what to do if that watch becomes a hurricane warning. The form also includes information about emergency shelters and pets.
Financial Checklist
Before an evacuation, you need to take steps to be sure your finances are in order and that you'll have access to financial resources if the evacuation period is lengthy.
Helpful Hints and Resources
You may wish to consult a lawyer to help you update or write a new will, or consider having a lawyer draw up a power of attorney for you. This form helps you determine the benefits of these steps.
Housing
This form will help you create a list of important contact information related to housing.
Legal and Administrative Form
From insurance policy paperwork to social security cards, this form helps you organize your legal and administrative paperwork.
Medical Form
Are your immunizations up to date? Do you have access to your medical records? What prescriptions are you currently taking? This form will walk you through important medical considerations before an evacuation.
Pets
Evacuating with pets will be easier if you take some extra steps in advance to be sure you have the pet supplies and paperwork you'll need as you travel.