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Hurricane Checklist

Have A Two-Week Supply Of The Following Ready To Go

Hurricane Survival Materials:
  • Water (one gallon per person per day)
  • Nonperishable foods; canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables
  • Bread in moisture-proof packaging, cookies, candy, dried fruit
  • Canned soups, juices, milk
  • Powdered milk or single-serve drinks
  • Cereal bars, peanut butter and jelly
  • Instant coffee and tea
  • Flashlight (one per person) and extra batteries*
  • Portable battery-powered lanterns*
  • NOAA Weather Radio
  • Battery-powered radio or TV
  • Battery-operated alarm clock
  • Portable cooler and ice
  • Waterproof lighter
  • Butane lighter
  • Map of the area with landmarks shown

Cooking Equipment
  • Sterno
  • Portable camp stove or grill, and an extra propane tank
  • Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
  • Manual can opener
  • Disposable eating utensils
  • Plates and cups
  • Napkins and paper towels
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts

Medical Emergency Supplies
  • First Aid Kit including pain reliever, antibiotic cream, antacids
  • Prescriptions (one month's supply)
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Sun screen (45 SPF recommended)
  • Mosquito netting
  • ABC rated fire extinguisher
  • Cash
  • Bleach or water purification tablets

Babies
  • Disposable diapers (1 month supply)
  • Formula, food and medication

Documents
  • Photocopies of prescriptions
  • Photo identification
  • Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
  • Medical history and information
  • Water and fireproof container for document storage
  • Backup disks of your home computer files
  • Camera and film
  • Pet picture and license documentation

Personal Supplies
  • Toilet paper
  • Entertainment: books, magazines, card games, etc.
  • Soap and detergent
  • Toiletries
  • Bedding: pillows, blankets, sleeping bag
  • Change of clothing
  • Rain ponchos and work gloves
  • Extra glasses or contact lenses
  • Extra sets of keys

Other Necessities
  • Tools: hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, nails, saw
  • Trash bags (lots of them)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Plastic drop cloth
  • Masking or duct tape (for packaging purposes)
  • Outdoor extension cords
  • Spray paint

Pet Supplies
  • Dry or canned food
  • Water (1/2 gallon per day)
  • Littler box supplies
  • Traveling pet carriers

*If the electricity is off, use flashlights ONLY. Candles and oil lamps may cause a fire. Fire crews WILL NOT respond during a hurricane.


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