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Hurricane Supply

There are six basics that you should stock for your disaster supply kit: water, food, clothing and bedding, first aid supplies, tools and emergency supplies and special items. Keep these items in a waterproof container that can be easily brought from your home and loader into your car. Be sure to get your kit together far in advance of any storm so it will be ready in case of emergency. Your family’s hurricane supply kit should have at least a three day supply of:

  • Water – One gallon of water per person per day

  • Non perishable food items – Choose foods that are small and lightweight. Be sure

    to include:

    • Canned meats, fruits and vegetables

    • Canned juices

    • High energy foods such as protein bars

    • Vitamins

    • Comfort goods

    • Condiments

    • Baby food, if you have small children

  • Clothing and bedding – Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person and the following weather appropriate items:

    • Heavy shoes or work boots

    • Rain gear

    • Blankets or sleeping bags

    • Hat and gloves

    • Thermal underwear

    • Sunglasses

  • First aid supplies – Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car

  • Tools and emergency supplies

    • Emergency preparedness manual

    • Flashlight with extra batteries

    • Non electric can opener

    • Tape
    • Paper and pencil

    • Sanitation supplies

    • Battery operated radio with extra batteries
    • Cash or traveler’s checks

    • Signal flares

    • Wrench to turn off household gas and water

    • Paper cups and plates

  • Special Items – Remember to bring supplies for family members with special needs

    such as infants, elderly people, people with disabilities and people taking medication

  • Entertainment – Bring things such as games and books to pass the time

  • Important family documents:

    • Wills, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds

    • Passports, social security cards and immunization records

    • Bank account numbers

    • Credit card account numbers and company addresses

    • Inventory of valuable household goods and important telephone numbers

    • Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)

  • Be sure to keep your kit in an easy to find place that is known to all family members.

    Keep a smaller version of your kit in the truck of your car. Be sure to switch out your

    water and food supply every six months so it stays fresh.

    • Back 07.25.2006.

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