***If you know
of friend, relative or family member who has special needs during any major
emergency you should request a special needs form from NSEMA, fill
it out for them to be listed on our priority check list for help in an
emergency.
PRIMARY SHELTERS
DO NOT REPORT TO ANY SHELTER UNTIL ADVISED BY LOCAL MEDIA.
REMEMBER: NOT ALL SHELTERS OPEN AT THE SAME TIME.
Regular Public Shelters
accept anyone who is self sufficient and who needs no outside assistance
in performing activities of daily living. They will have nursing personnel
and volunteers to assist evacuees from the time of arrival at the shelter.
The Special Medical Needs Shelter(WHO QUALIFIES) provides a safe, temporary place for persons requiring medical assistance during an evacuation from either a man-made or natural disaster rather than inundating local hospitals with a large number of people that a specially equipped and staffed shelter could adequately handle.