Family, Seniors, Disability, and Pets
Make a plan that works for everyone in your household.
Reviewed November 14, 2026
Plan support and accessible transport
Choose backup helpers with consent and practice contacting them. Confirm transportation and destinations can accommodate mobility equipment. Pack spare chargers, batteries, visual or written communication aids, and instructions for anyone helping with equipment.
Prepare for children and older adults
Make a pickup and reunification plan with school or care providers. Store diapers, feeding supplies, comfort items, and communication cards as needed. For older adults, plan for temperature changes, transportation, medications, and a safe place to relocate.
Include pets and service animals
Keep carriers or harnesses accessible and practice loading them. Pack food, water, medications, current photos, ID, and vet records. Identify a backup caregiver and pet-friendly destinations. Ask shelters about service animal access and arrangements for pets before an emergency.