Preparedness Information for Individuals Receiving In-Home and Home Healthcare Services

Each year Missourians are affected by disasters such as tornadoes, fires, floods, and power outages. In an emergency, detailed preparation is key. Missourians receiving in-home and home healthcare services need to be prepared for any type of emergency. Ready in 3 outlines steps you can take now to prepare.

There are simple measures that you can implement to increase your personal readiness. The Ready in 3 Family Safety: Three Steps to be Prepared page provides comprehensive information on the three steps in preparing in advance of any emergency. Ready in 3: Planning for Emergencies materials are available electronically See the Ready in 3 Materials page to view and/or download relevant checklists or factsheets. Additionally, becoming familiar with the emergency response plan and procedures of your care agency is a critical component of preparedness.

Once you are armed with the necessary resources, prepare an emergency kit and use the Family Plan and Personal Healthcare Information checklist, to create a plan.

Place a copy of your completed Family Plan and Personal Healthcare Information in your emergency kit and in your care agency’s service binder.

While staying in a well-prepared home is often the best approach for you to get through a crisis, evacuation may be required. Because of the challenges faced by those with special health needs, you should consider evacuation as early as possible, even if it may prove later to be unnecessary. Remember to take your emergency kit including medicines and medical equipment with you if you evacuate. In addition, notify your care agency with your evacuation or relocation information so they can continue services, if necessary.

Other Important Resources:

Missouri Alliance for Care at Home
Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Missouri Council for In-Home Services