information. Laminate the list and put it in an obvious place (e.g., the refrigerator door, by the phone, in the top drawer of a desk, etc.) A group of seniors with the American Red Cross put together the following suggestions for a reference sheet:

• Name, address, telephone number, birth date, social security number, and medical insurance information
• Name and contact information for primary caregiver and closest relatives.
• Primary physician’s name and contact information.
• List of health conditions (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.)
• A list of all medications and dosages.
• Name/phone number of pharmacy.
• Specialist medical personnel and their contact information (i.e. cardiologist, neurologist).
• A living will and/or a durable power of attorney.
• Include the current date on this document.

Create a Support Network. If you anticipate your loved one will need assistance during a disaster, talk to family, friends and others who will be part of a personal support network.

• Write down and share each aspect of your emergency plan with everyone in the support network.
• Decide on a “out of area” contact person who can take and disseminate information as needed during a disaster in the event local communications are interrupted. Prominently display the phone number and/or email