HOST HOME RESPONSIBILITIES

 The following duties should be performed by the person in charge of a Host Home.

• Provide a protected “safe” area/room. This is usually a room in the center of your home. A room with small or few windows. It should be an interior room, bathroom, closet, etc. (See Pinellas County’s Hurricane Home Protection Guide, available from the Department of Emergency Management, 462-3800.)
• Provide safe, adequate sleeping accommodations and bedding for evacuees.
• Provide space to securely store personal items and clothing.
• Inform (center’s name) of any changes to your Host Home availability such as vacations, etc.
• If possible, First Aid and CPR training should be taken by someone in the Host Home.
• Provide/supplement necessary food and water for evacuees and occupants. Evacuees may be asked to contribute to food or other supplies.
• Maintain a 3-5 day supply of essential for yourself and each evacuee. These items are listed on the Disaster Supply List.

EVACUEES (to a host home) RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are the responsibility of the guest evacuee.

• Bring any needed medications with instructions, eyeglasses, or special equipment to Host Home when evacuated.
• Maintain a personal emergency supply kit to be used for an evacuation which would include, not only medications, but also several days supply of clothing, personal hygiene items, and pillows or special bedding
• Bring any important personal documents, such as insurance cards.
• Bring a set of house keys and other vital key (such as safe deposit box, etc.)
• If possible and practical, bring a supply of non-perishable food items, water containers, and any special foods to the Host Home.
• Provide (center’s name) with any necessary personal information such as out-of-town family contacts, medical contacts, etc.
• If you will be bringing any pets to the Host Home location, be sure to bring with you any necessary food, traveling containers or other needed items, such as a cat litter box, dog leashes, dishes and toys.

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