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Shelter Rules:
- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
(All information is considered confidential)
- NO SMOKING MATCHES, OR LIGHTERS INSIDE THE SHELTER.
- SHELTER OPERATORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
Valuables should be kept with you or locked in your vehicle.
- NO PETS.
We regret that public health codes forbid pets in the shelter.
- PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
For their safety, please do not leave them unattended.
- NOTIFY HEALTH SERVICES STAFF OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR
MEDICATION.
- NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR WEAPONS WITHIN THE SHELTER AT ANY
TIME.
- EACH RESIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP IN THE SHELTER.
Please see a staff member if you would like to help.Many
jobs do not require special training.
- PUBLIC TELEPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA LOBBY.
Other telephones are reserved for reporting and update purposes.
- DIRECT ALL COMPLAINTS TO THE SHELTER MANAGER ON DTY.
- HELP KEEP THE SHELTER CLEAN. Pick up after yourself!
- QUIET HOURS IN THE SLEEPING AREA ARE BETWEEN 11 PM AND
7 AM.
- NEWS MEDIA MUST ASK YOUR PERMISSION FOR INTERVIEWS OR
PHOTOGRAPHS. IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO REFUSE.
- PLEASE SIGN OUT IF YOU LEAVE FOR ANY REASONS.
- SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE SHELTER STAFF.
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WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE 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.
- Remember:
- Take a bath and eat before you leave home.
- Register immediately upon entering the shelter.
- Obey shelter rules.
- Keep the building safe and sanitary.
WHAT NOT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE SHELTER
- Firearms
- Illegal Drugs
- Alcohol
- Pets
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