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Disaster Survival Kit
The most important part of your hurricane plan is a Hurricane Kit, which includes basic items you will need after a disaster. Each person needs to be prepared to take care of all of his or her own needs for at least 3 days up to two weeks. Here’s a list of a thorough hurricane kit. If you are planning to evacuate be sure to at least take the items in red.
Food & Water
Bottled Water (1 Gallon per person per day) for at least 3 DaysManual Can OpenerNon-Perishable Foods (Canned Foods, Spaghetti, Soup, Stews, Canned Meat & Vegetables, Bread in Moisture Proof Packaging, Cookies, Candy, Dried Fruit, Canned Soups, & Milk, Powdered or Single Serve Drinks, Cereal Bars, Package Condiments, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Instant Coffee & Tea)Ice Chest & IcePlain Bleach or Water Purification TabletsDisposable Plates, Glasses and UtensilsPortable Camp Stove or GrillStove Fuel or Charcoal, Lighter FluidNapkins & Paper TowelsAluminum Foil Plastic Grocery & Trash Bags (lots of them)Health Supplies
Extra Prescription Medicine (or Refill Information)First Aid Kit (Bandages, Gauze, Tape, Scissors, Antiseptic Spray, Antibiotic Ointment, Hydrogen Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol, Aspirin)Mosquito RepellentSunscreen (45 SPF Recommended)SunglassesExtra Pair of Eyeglasses or Contact LensesHearing Aid or Other Special ItemsSoap and DetergentEquipment
Flashlight (1 per Person)Portable Battery Powered LanternsGlass Enclosed CandlesBattery Powered Radio or TVBattery Operated Alarm ClockExtra BatteriesWaterproof Matches/Butane LighterFire ExtinguisherSpray Paint to Identify Your Home if NecessaryPhone that does not Require Electric OutletTools (Hammer, Wrenches, Screw Drivers, Nails, Saw)Tarp, Rope & Duct TapeWork GlovesCleaning SuppliesDocuments
Cash MoneyPhoto Copies of PrescriptionsDriver's License or Photo IdentificationEvacuation MapWaterproof Container for Document StorageDeeds/Titles to PropertyProof of Occupancy of Residence (Utility Bills)Extra Car & House KeysBack-up Disks of Computer Files Important Phone NumbersImportant Papers Including Insurance Policies, WarranteesBirth Certificates, Marriage LicensesMedical History or InformationList of Family PhysiciansImmunization RecordsName, Address and Telephone Number of Out-of-Area Contact Person Camera & FilmPersonal Supplies
Bedding (Pillows, Sleeping Bag)Clothing for a Few Days Toiletries (Soap, Shampoo, Towels)Entertainment (Books, Magazines, Card Games)Rain Ponchos & Work GlovesToilet PaperBabies
Formula & Food MedicationDisposable DiapersPets
Water (1/2 gallon per day)Dry & Canned Food for One WeekVaccination Records Pet CarrierBowlsLeashesLitter box Supplies
