Before a Disaster
Plan a safe evacuation route and identify a safe shelter space. If you’re evacuating, take these items with you in waterproof containers:
- Uniformed services identification (ID) card
- Medicare card
- Other Health Insurance card: Health insurance you have in addition to TRICARE, such as Medicare or an employer-sponsored health insurance. TRICARE supplements don’t qualify as as "other health insurance."
- Driver's license
- Social Security card
- Checkbook, credit card, cash
- Prescription containers (preferred) and/or a list of medicines with names, doses, and frequencies
- Important phone numbers
- Any important medical or military information/documents
- Shot records
- First aid kit
Special Needs
If you have special needs, including chronic medical conditions, vision, hearing, or mobility impairment:
- Talk to your doctors about emergency medical plans
- Know the location of more than one facility if you need dialysis or other life-sustaining treatment
- Wear medical alert tags or bracelets
- Arrange to get disaster warnings
- Arrange for help getting to a shelter
Prepare to bring the following items with you:
- Your doctor’s contact information
- A list of your specific illnesses, allergies and medicines, including dosages
- A list of your medical devices, including type and model number
- At least one week’s supply of medicine. Get any prescription refills that are due before you leave and consider any medicines that may need refrigeration
- Any needed medical devices or equipment. These include glucose monitors/diabetic supplies, breathing aids (nebulizers, oxygen tanks, tubing), spare eyeglasses/contacts, wheelchairs, batteries, and walkers
- Special foods or supplements, and food for service animals
More Information
Visit the Are You Ready Guide for lists and plans to prepare for a disaster.