name: Garcia Elementary (Opened 7/22/08 - FULL 7/23/08) -> Garcia Elementary
notes: 7/25/08 Shelter Update: Sheltering of Displaced Individuals Remains a Priority Shelters remain open in Hidalgo County, staffed by Texas Military Forces, city, county and school district personnel. These are not Red Cross shelters, as the humanitarian organization refused to open shelters in Hidalgo County due to the levees being decertified by FEMA. Food was provided by the Salvation Army yesterday to four shelters and school lunches and school district kitchen staff and/or ready-made meals provided by the city were utilized at the other shelters. Food will be available at the shelters today. Cots may be made available only to the elderly and individuals with special needs later today. ============================================================================== This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update "As of 2 p.m Wednesday, 7/23/08, Hidalgo County has nine shelters open and a total and 2,179 people sheltered at these locations." ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> (Opened 7/22/08 - FULL 7/23/08 - Hurricane Dolly) 7/25/08 Shelter Update: Sheltering of Displaced Individuals Remains a Priority Shelters remain open in Hidalgo County, staffed by Texas Military Forces, city, county and school district personnel. These are not Red Cross shelters, as the humanitarian organization refused to open shelters in Hidalgo County due to the levees being decertified by FEMA. Food was provided by the Salvation Army yesterday to four shelters and school lunches and school district kitchen staff and/or ready-made meals provided by the city were utilized at the other shelters. Food will be available at the shelters today. Cots may be made available only to the elderly and individuals with special needs later today. ============================================================================== This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update "As of 2 p.m Wednesday, 7/23/08, Hidalgo County has nine shelters open and a total and 2,179 people sheltered at these locations." ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire
status: Closed -> Standby
eligibility: Evacuee's - Hurricane Dolly -> Hurricane Evacuees

status: Open -> Closed

notes: This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update "As of 2 p.m Wednesday, 7/23/08, Hidalgo County has nine shelters open and a total and 2,179 people sheltered at these locations." ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> 7/25/08 Shelter Update: Sheltering of Displaced Individuals Remains a Priority Shelters remain open in Hidalgo County, staffed by Texas Military Forces, city, county and school district personnel. These are not Red Cross shelters, as the humanitarian organization refused to open shelters in Hidalgo County due to the levees being decertified by FEMA. Food was provided by the Salvation Army yesterday to four shelters and school lunches and school district kitchen staff and/or ready-made meals provided by the city were utilized at the other shelters. Food will be available at the shelters today. Cots may be made available only to the elderly and individuals with special needs later today. ============================================================================== This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update "As of 2 p.m Wednesday, 7/23/08, Hidalgo County has nine shelters open and a total and 2,179 people sheltered at these locations." ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire
current_population: -> 100

notes: This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update "As of 2 p.m Wednesday, 7/23/08, Hidalgo County has nine shelters open and a total and 2,179 people sheltered at these locations." ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire

notes: This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire

name: Garcia Elementary (Opened 7/22/08) -> Garcia Elementary (Opened 7/22/08 - FULL 7/23/08)
notes: The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> This shelter site is "FULL" per the Hidalgo Co. website shelter update ============================================================================== The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire
capacity: -> 0

notes: The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. -> The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire