Large numbers of families have been displaced due to catastrophic flooding in Kentucky. Emergency Sheltering is temporary until families return home or move to transitional housing. Most families rely on their neighbors, friends, and family members out of the area to find a place to stay. Families are expected to bring the following items along with a go-bag to a shelter:
DYK that families are encouraged to bring into the shelter their own bottled water, bedding, medications, clothing, shoes, a first aid kit, pet crates/food, comfort items, snacks, phones, tablets, chargers, important documents (IDs), baby supplies, and wipes, toiletries including toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Creating Safe Family-Friendly Spaces in Emergency Shelters (CDC):
https://bit.ly/3WyBatu
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/emergencies-infant-feeding/downloads/IYCF-E-Toolkit-H.pdf
Red Cross Responds to Disasters (ARC): https://vimeo.com/353388143
RCRC Toolkit: Emergency Shelters and Housing Security https://rcrctoolbox.org/rcrc-issue-briefs/emergency-shelters-and-housing-security/
RCRC/Save the Children Best Practices Checklist for Emergency Shelters https://rcrctoolbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Best-Practices-Checklist-for-Emergency-Shelters-1.pdf
Call to Action:
- Improve your home go-kit based on the list above.
- Evaluate your Red Cross and Local Sheltering Plans with the above best practices for children.
- Please set aside time to make your family bug-out plan, including a communication plan with children to get everyone together and meet up in case of an evacuation.
- Remember, children count on family members and their community to keep them safe during emergencies, big and small.
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