Emergency Preparedness
Posted Jul 5, 2021
With the approaching flood and wildfire season, there is a potential that your community may be impacted and you may be required to evacuate to a safe location. To support our Foster Parents and Contracted Agency Care Providers during emergency events, MCFD has designated a contact number that is available and staffed around the clock, seven days a week.
“Call 1-800-663-9122 as soon as it is safe to do so, if:
- You have been evacuated as a result of a flood or a wildfire.
- You have been evacuated or are in the process of evacuating and require support to seek alternative accommodation.
If you have been evacuated from your home community and require support, please contact the local MCFD office in your new area. All MCFD offices in the new area are available to provide support to caregivers.”
Click here for more information.
Think about packing a grab and go bag: Pack a Grab and Go Bag:
This is a bag that stays packed and kept in an easily accessible place in case you have to evacuate in a hurry. (note: these are not meant to be large bags). Think about including your littles in packing these bags to help elevate some stress of the unknown.
Things to include:
- Medication (at least a 4 day supply)
- Complete changes of cloths for 4 days. (This includes underwear, socks and PJs)
- Security items: favorite toy, book or item
- Spare pair of glasses
- Snacks
- Water
- 1 roll of toilet paper for each person
- Some extra cash in small bills
- Flashlight and batteries
- AM/FM radio
- Blanket
- Cell phone charger
- Pen and notepad
- Personal toiletries
- Small First-Aid kit
- Pillow and small foldable blanket
Important documentation: In your bag have any personal information such as care card numbers, birth certificates, social worker names and numbers, Insurance papers, USB drive with pictures of all of your electronics, books, jewelry, toys, copies of pictures, etc.
If you have animals: Make sure you have crates, leashes, and food in an easily accessible place.
Other Items: Pack any valuables you want to take with you.
Consider attaching a tag:
"Remember to grab:
- Medication in refrigerator
- Pet food/cage etc.
For more information please check out the following link - Emergency preparedness and how to be disaster ready
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