opposite corners of the
receiving blanket and plastic together and tie. Do the same with the
other opposite corners, pulling each side together well so that nothing
will fall out. Then tightly knot the loose ends together in the same
way, leaving an opening so that the kit can be slipped over the arm for
carrying the kit while leaving the hands free.

Such an emergency delivery kit will weigh about 1 1/2 pounds. The
contents suggested are basic essentials only, for extreme emergency.
Much more could be added, but the extra weight might mean leaving
behind some other items needed for survival. Additional supplies could
be stored in your home shelter to be ready in the event the birth takes
place there. In the case there is no need for an emergency delivery,
either in the home, shelter or in some evacuation situation, the
supplies in the kit can be used in home care of the baby.

IDENTIFICATION TAPES

In emergency situations, identification will be particularly important,
especially if the birth should take place in a group shelter rather
than a family shelter, or in an evacuation situation.

Two wide strips of adhesive tape will be needed--one long enough to go
around the mother's wrist, and the other long enough to go around the
baby's ankle. Information should be written on these strips as shown
below.

[Illustration: For mother--Write parents' names, blood types, and
mother's Rh factor, street address, and whether it is a first or later
child.]

[Illustration: For baby--Write date and hour of birth and parents'
names and address.]

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