Evacuation Host Facility: This designates arrangements with a host facility outside the risk area where nursing facility clients and staff will shelter during a hurricane evacuation. This facility must be outside the risk area, and signed agreements must be current.

Patient Transport Company: The transportation method that will be used to transport patients and staff to the out-of-town facility in case of evacuation. Signed and current contracts are necessary to fulfill these criteria.

Supply Transport Company: The supply transport is the method by which supplies will be taken to the out-of-town host facility. A signed and current contract is required or an addendum saying that patient and supply transportation are one in the same.

Supply Listing: A complete list of the a) Supplies being transported to host site; b) Supplies to be delivered to host site; c) Supplies host facility will provide.

Vendor Agreements: Vendor agreements are necessary to ensure delivery of emergency supplies, food provisions, nursing equipment and laundry needs to host site. These agreements must be current and must include all supplies that might be needed.

Emergency Generator Testing: The number of hours the facility's generator can operate.

Accurate Emergency Telephone Numbers: A complete and accurate list of emergency phone numbers which includes the City of New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness telephone and fax numbes.