Rogue Valley Council of Governments
GO|STAY|KIT ®
Be prepared yourself: The GO|STAY|KIT ® is the ultimate tool that will help vulnerable populations in a medical emergency or natural disaster maintain control over their personal medical information.
Whether a person stays at home during a disaster or goes to a shelter, there are certain steps he or she can do to prepare. For instructions about creating a 72-hour Kit for use if you must stay at home, see your county’s Family Emergency Preparedness Handbook —Jackson County / Josephine County. You can also pick up a free copy from your local county or law enforcement office.
If you are a person who has special needs because of a disability you should make a list ahead of time of items to be packed quickly in case you must leave your home if there is a disaster. Keep a backpack or small suitcase available to pack on short notice, if necessary, with a list, customized to your needs, similar to the one below:
- Personal hygiene items and a change of clothing
- An extra set of keys for your house and car
- Cash, a credit card, and change for a pay phone
- Your insurance agent’s name and phone number
- Special needs such as eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, incontinence supplies, walker, cane, wheelchair—all labeled with your name and phone number
- A copy of your health information card
- A few days worth of essential medications and, if you use it, cylinders of oxygen or other essential supplies.
Survey Forms for Agencies involved in Emergency Preparedness
- Survey of AAAs Emergency Preparedness
- Jackson County Vulnerable Population Committee Agency/Organization Survey
To find out more and to order copies of the GO|STAY|KIT ® please visit www.gostaykit.com.