name: First United Methodist -> SHELTER, First United Methodist

areas_served: -> MS State

eligibility: Impacted by Evacuation Orders -> Hurricane Evacuee's

organization: Church, Red Cross -> Red Cross Hurricane Shelter, Church

notes: THIS IS A STANDBY RED CROSS SHELTER What to bring to a shelter? Water, food: Water--one gallon of water per person, per day. Food--Non-perishable, needing little or no cooking, such as ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and canned juices. High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods. Special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, and baby food and formula. Manual can opener. Eating and drinking utensils including paper plates. Portable ice chest with ice. Clothing and bedding: One complete change of clothing including footwear. Sleeping bag, blanket and pillow (cots for elderly)--cots will not be provided. Rain gear and sturdy shoes. Personal items: Washcloth, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes, etc. Medications, first-aid supplies: Medications--clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself. First-Aid kit in a waterproof box. Baby supplies: Clothes, diapers, formula, bottles, nipples, food, blankets. Important papers: Name and address of doctors. Name and address of nearest relative not living in area. Identification and valuable papers. Miscellaneous: Games, cards, toys, battery powered radios, flashlights (no candles or lanterns), batteries, or other reasonable items you may need. Take a bath and eat before you leave home. Register immediately upon entering the shelter. Obey shelter rules. Keep the building safe and sanitary. Not allowed: NO pets, alcoholic beverages, or weapons. -> Emergency Shelter Locations: George County Office - 601-947-9378 Anyone who needs transportation during an evacuation should call Ocean Springs Civil Defense at 228-818-4438. What to bring to a shelter? Water, food: Water--one gallon of water per person, per day. Food--Non-perishable, needing little or no cooking, such as ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and canned juices. High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods. Special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, and baby food and formula. Manual can opener. Eating and drinking utensils including paper plates. Portable ice chest with ice. Clothing and bedding: One complete change of clothing including footwear. Sleeping bag, blanket and pillow (cots for elderly)--cots will not be provided. Rain gear and sturdy shoes. Personal items: Washcloth, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes, etc. Medications, first-aid supplies: Medications--clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself. First-Aid kit in a waterproof box. Baby supplies: Clothes, diapers, formula, bottles, nipples, food, blankets. Important papers: Name and address of doctors. Name and address of nearest relative not living in area. Identification and valuable papers. Miscellaneous: Games, cards, toys, battery powered radios, flashlights (no candles or lanterns), batteries, or other reasonable items you may need. Take a bath and eat before you leave home. Register immediately upon entering the shelter. Obey shelter rules. Keep the building safe and sanitary. Not allowed: NO pets, alcoholic beverages, or weapons.

parish: -> George
region: -> South Central

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eligibility: -> Impacted by Evacuation Orders