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5.	Tools 	 •	 Mess	kits,	or	paper	cups,	plates		 	 and	plastic	utensils 	 •	 Portable,	battery-operated	radio		 	 (even	if	you	can’t	hear,	your		 	 neighbors	can	help!) 	 •	 Portable,	battery-operated	 	 	 television	and	extra	batteries	 	 •	 Flashlight	and	extra	batteries 	 •	 Cash	or	traveler’s	checks,	change 	 •	 Non-electric	can	opener,	utility		 	 knife 6.	Special	items 	 •	 Medications 	 •	 Supplies	for	pets	or	service	 	 	 animals Check	all	supplies	periodically	for	 expiration	date	and	clothing	to	make	 sure	it’s	appropriate	for	the	season. Find	out	about	these	kits	in	more	 detail	at: http://www.fema.gov/plan/ prepare/basickit.shtm

HLAA’s	Suggested	Items	for	 People	with	Hearing	Loss
•	 PDA,	pager,	text-enabled	cell	phone,	 batteries	and	car	charger •	 Portable	caption-enabled	television	 and	batteries •	 Portable	TTY	and/or	phone	 	 amplifier	and	batteries •	 Personal	assistive	listening	device,	 neckloop	or	headset	and	batteries •	 Extra	hearing	aids	or	cochlear	implant	processor	and	batteries	and/or	 car	charger

•	 Birth	and	marriage	certificates •	 Driver’s	license •	 Social	Security	card •	 Passport •	 Will •	 Bank	and	credit	card	account	 	 numbers •	 Stocks	and	bonds •	 Audiogram •	 Make	and	model	of	your	hearing	 aid	and/or	cochlear	implant

Resources
Federal	Emergency	Management	 Agency	(FEMA) www.fema.gov National	Oceanic	and	Atmospheric	 Administration	(NOAA) www.noaa.gov National	Weather	Service www.nws.noaa American	Red	Cross www.redcross.org

Documentation
If	you	need	to	leave	in	an	emergency,	 you	don’t	want	to	have	to	search	for	 important	papers.	However,	we	know	 identity	theft	is	a	concern.	We	suggest	 keeping	a	strong	box	near	your	Go	 Kit	with	copies	of	the	items	you	think	 important.	Here	are	a	few	documents	 you	could	include: •	 Insurance	policies	(health,	car,	 home) •	 Deeds	and	property	records •	 Immunization	records

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