Children and Disasters - Principles of Emergency Management - page 487

Table 20.3 Other Recommended Perishable Supplies

Quantity Description Comment

40 Baby food—Stage 1 (jar size

~2.5 oz)

Combination of vegetables, fruits,
cereals, meats

40 Baby food—Stage 3 (jar size

~6 oz)

Combination of vegetables, fruits,
cereals, meats

40 Diapers—preemie Size (up

to 6 lbs.)

As needed for shelter population

Healthy snacks that are safe
to eat and do not pose a
choking hazard (intended
for children 2 years and
older)

Should be low sugar, low sodium:
yogurt, applesauce, fruit dices
(soft) (e.g., peaches, pears,
bananas), veggie dices (soft) (e.g.,
carrots), 100% real fruit bite-sized
snacks, real fruit bars (soft), low
sugar/whole grain breakfast
cereals and/or cereal bars, crackers
(e.g., whole grain, “oyster”/mini)

Table 20.4 Other Recommended Nonperishable Supplies and Equipment

Quantity Description Comment

10 Sip cups (support for toddlers) ++

Note: See “Supplemental Information” for additional information regarding the
items followed by “++.”

◾ Designate a focal point of responsibility for coordinating children's needs.
◾ Design an evacuation plan that provides transportation for children with
their families and caregivers, especially children with disabilities.
◾ Include child tracking and family reunification procedures in disaster plans.
◾ Provide safe, accessible shelter environments for children and families includ-
ing essential age-appropriate supplies and care for medically dependent
children.
◾ Develop capability of emergency personnel to provide effective prehospital
pediatric transport and medical care (training and supplies).
◾ Work with hospital emergency departments to develop capabilities to provide
effective care for children.
◾ Provide basic psychological first aid training for emergency personnel to assist
children.