Make preparations to care for yourself and your loved ones. Make sure you have the following items on hand:

• Pain and fever medication, like Tylenol or Advil, to treat fever and headaches
• A thermometer
• Extra supplies of any essential medication, like insulin for diabetics
• Cleaning supplies, like household disinfectant
• Soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer to keep hands clean
• Non perishable food, like canned soup and fruits and vegetables and liquids, like water and juice, in case you can’t get to the grocery store