Disaster Response
and
Host Home Program
Current Tropical Cyclonic Activity
Kids Survival Kit
A few favorite books
Crayons, marking pens
Plenty of paper
2 favorite toys
1 or 2 board games
A deck of cards
A puzzle
Favorite stuffed animal
Favorite pillow or blanket
Pets Survival Kit
Proper ID collar
Rabies tag and license
Proof of vaccinations
Carrier or cage
Leash
Two-week food supply
Water and food bowls
Any necessary medication
Specific care instructions
Newspapers, cat litter, scoop
Plastic trash bags for waste
Proper ID on all belongings
Non electric can opener
Hurricane Preparation
St.
Cecelia's is involved in a disaster preparedness plan in conjunction with
Emergency Management of Pinellas County in Florida. We focus on helping
people find suitable shelter during natural disaster events, including hurricanes,
major fires, chemical spills or floods. During such an event, the homebound
and the elderly will be placed in a Host Home.
Almost 600,000 Pinellas County residents live in evacuation areas! If you
live in a non-evacuation area, make sure you have a safe space within your
home (a small room with no windows). If you live in an evacuation area within
our parish boundaries and need shelter, please contact us for further information.
WILL YOU NEED TO EVACUATE?
Do you live in a mobile home? If yes, you are required to evacuate for all hurricanes.
WHAT IS YOUR EVACUATION LEVEL?
If you don't know, check with Pinellas County Emergency Management.
DO YOU LIVE ALONE OR HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS?
If so, you should register now to stay in a Host Home or locate a shelter with oxygen and a back-up generator.
Host Home Program
Is
your home above the evacuation levels and well constructed?
Do you have a "safe room" in the center of your home or a room with
hurricane-safe windows?
Are you willing to invite one or more person to stay with you during
and after a severe storm or disaster?
If so, you qualify as a Host Home participant.
