Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 RH You might want to start with your local (nearest) red cross office and if they can't answer your questions, then I would think they could give you a number to get the info. Have a good time and hopefully for everyone the storm will weaken. laurie > We are leaving for Florida in the next few days, and in case no one's > been watching, *another* tropical storm soon-to-be hurricane has formed > and is entering the Caribbean Sea. So we're a bit concerned we'll be > spending at least some of our vacation at a shelter. > > My FIL, who uses BiPap and a scooter due to post-polio syndrome, is on > a list to go to a " medical needs " shelter. My understanding > of " regular " shelters for hurricanes is that there is often not room to > sit down, let alone lie down (please correct me if I'm wrong, I've not > been to one). He lives 2 hours from where we'll vacation, but I don't > know if they let " guests " stay, especially if I'm the only one of the > five in our family with special needs. > > I am not severely disabled, but I would need to sit down, lie down, or > get access to drinking water easily (and be cool, LOL), depending upon > my condition. Does anyone know of how to check out shelters when one > is a vacationer? Or is it as simple as call the town hall where you're > staying (or hospital?) to find out where to go? Would they ask for > medical records to prove that I have a medical condition? > > Thanks, > RH > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Thanks Laurie! Take care, RH > > We are leaving for Florida in the next few days, and in case no one's > > been watching, *another* tropical storm soon-to-be hurricane has formed > > and is entering the Caribbean Sea. So we're a bit concerned we'll be > > spending at least some of our vacation at a shelter. > > > > My FIL, who uses BiPap and a scooter due to post-polio syndrome, is on > > a list to go to a " medical needs " shelter. My understanding > > of " regular " shelters for hurricanes is that there is often not room to > > sit down, let alone lie down (please correct me if I'm wrong, I've not > > been to one). He lives 2 hours from where we'll vacation, but I don't > > know if they let " guests " stay, especially if I'm the only one of the > > five in our family with special needs. > > > > I am not severely disabled, but I would need to sit down, lie down, or > > get access to drinking water easily (and be cool, LOL), depending upon > > my condition. Does anyone know of how to check out shelters when one > > is a vacationer? Or is it as simple as call the town hall where you're > > staying (or hospital?) to find out where to go? Would they ask for > > medical records to prove that I have a medical condition? > > > > Thanks, > > RH > > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi RH, I just saw the forecast for Hurricane and it looks like its going away from Florida thank God. That should ease your mind as well as the rest of us Floridians. I have never stayed at a shelter but I believe they have special needs shelters in every county. I also think you should call the Red Cross. They are a huge part of evacations. Hopefully you won't need them. Have a wonderful vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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