Checklist · Children · pets · care
Dependants
Think of everyone who is cared for too: children, pets and people with special needs. We calculate baby food, nappies and pet food for 30 days like the rest of the supply – deliberately going further than the federal 1-week minimum; aids and arrangements come on top.
Last reviewed on 26.07.2026
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Sign in and adoptChildren & baby
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Baby food & nappies | 30 days | our recommendation: calculate for 30 days – the quantity from your own daily use; powdered formula is not sterile: boil the water if in doubt |
| Familiar activities & toys | — | — |
| Children's medication | — | fever and pain remedies in children's dosages – no aspirin/ASA for children; clarify the choice with your doctor or pharmacy («Health» checklist) |
| Change of clothes in different sizes | — | — |
Pets
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pet food | 30 days | our recommendation: calculate for 30 days – the daily ration times 30, rotate continuously; include drinking water for the animal |
| Water & bowl | — | — |
| Medication & vaccination record | — | incl. the pet passport; keep the chip registration up to date (dogs: AMICUS – compulsory, cats: ANIS – voluntary); note down the vet's emergency number |
| Carrier & leash | — | never leave animals shut in when evacuating (FOCP); label the carrier with your contact details; clarify in advance where the animal can come along |
Special needs
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Talk to neighbours & people who need assistance | — | FOCP: talk about needs in advance, help in an evacuation, organise support – contacts go into the family emergency plan (the «Information & radio» checklist) |
| Visual aids & hearing aid batteries | — | — |
| Mobility & care aids | — | walking aids, incontinence and care supplies, skin protection, disinfection – plan for everything that is needed daily (a supply like the rest of the emergency supplies) |
| Reserve medication for people in your care | — | FOCP: long-term medication «always keep a supply or even carry it on you» – clarify the reserve and the quantity with your doctor or pharmacy («Health» checklist) |
| Power-dependent devices: plan with your doctor & electricity supplier | — | home ventilation, oxygen and the like: clarify a solution in advance with the specialist, possibly the electricity supplier and the municipality; keep batteries charged – see the «Energy & light» checklist |
| Emergency card for carers | — | free from Alzheimer Switzerland: a card in your wallet shows that you are caring for someone and names the stand-in |
| Personal alarm button or alarm watch for people living alone | — | handy in everyday life – but not reliable in a power or network outage: the arrangement with the neighbours remains the backup; advice from Pro Senectute |
Morale & daily life
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Playing cards, books, activities | — | — |
| Small treat supplies | — | chocolate, coffee and sweets are already in the supply list («Food» checklist) – here: think of everyone's morale |