Be prepared for storm season. From stocking food and water to having the right papers to first aid supplies, use this list to make sure you have what you need during a storm and in the days after.
Hurricane Kit
- Flashlights & extra bulbs
- Battery-operated radio
- Battery-operated lanterns
- Batteries (in different sizes!)
- Matches
- First aid kit
- Duct tape
- Rain gear
- Clock (wind-up or battery-powered)
- Plastic garbage bags
- Fire extinguisher
- Scissors
- Can Opener
- Clean clothes
- Extra blankets
- Heavy gloves
FOOD NEEDS
Pack food and water for each person for 3-7 days.
- Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day)
- Bottled drinks
- Non-perishable food and snacks
- Food that can easily be stored in a cooler
- A manual can opener
Prepare your pet
- Water for your pet for 3-7 days
- Non-perishable food
- Crate/carrier/tank
- Leash (non-extendable)
- Collar and/or harness
- Favorite Toy
- Blanket or pillow
- Clean litter box for cats
- Updated shots and medical records
- Microchip with up-to-date contant info
- Any medications
- Calming aids
- Tags
- Puppy training pads
- Heartworm preventatives
- Rain gear
Medical Needs
- Medic-alert tags
- Insect-repellent sprays
- Feminine hygiene items
- Sunscreen
- Soap
- First aid kit
- Prescription medication
Prepare your house
- Remove outdoor items
- Trim dead branches from trees
- Board up windows
- Fill gas tanks and extra containers
- Get extra cash
- Move furniture away from windows
- Store important documents in waterproof containers
- Extra supply of medicines
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