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During an evacuation, where can we go so my wife gets the special care she needs?

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Evacuation is difficult under any circumstances, but evacuating for someone who need special care requires extra planning. Fortunately, the Red Cross designates specific sites in each locale as "special needs" or "medical needs" shelters.

For more information, visit: http://www.extension.org/pages/Considerations_for_Evacuating_and_Sheltering.

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