Which of the following should be considered in disaster preparedness for children with special needs?
1. The utility company needs advance notification when a child is technology-assisted, to provide emergency power.
2. Minimal supply of medication, equipment, and supplies should be maintained.
3. Only one family member should be trained to provide the needed care, for the sake of consistency.
4. Current medical information should only be maintained by the child's health care provider.
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Rationale:
1. Planning is important when a family has a child with chronic health condition or one who is technology-assisted. The utility company needs advance notification when a child is technology-assisted to provide emergency power as quickly as possible.
2. Several days' worth of medications and supplies should be maintained at all times.
3. Each family member who has the ability and willingness to learn should be trained to provide the needed care should something happen to incapacitate the primary caregiver.
4. In case of a disaster, the child's health care provider may not be accessible. It is important for the family as well as community agencies to have medical information about children with special needs.
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