Hurricane Supply Checklist Basics

In the event that a hurricane hits this season, it is imperative that you prepare in advance to keep both you and your family safe and your home intact.

The 1st of June officially marked the start of hurricane season in Florida, so, appropriately enough, we’ll be covering some hurricane basis over the next few weeks: we will outline what to do at the start of hurricane season, once a storm watch has been issued, during the storm and after the storm.

Last week, we provided a few tips on what to do at the very start of hurricane season.

This week, we’ll focus on helping you create a successful and thorough emergency supply kit. Take a look at the check list below to make sure you have everything you need to ensure the safety of your family and home this hurricane season!

• Water: one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for both drinking and sanitation purposes.

• Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for each person who will be with you.

• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and extra batteries

• Flashlight or lantern and extra batteries

• First aid kit completely stocked with Band-Aids, cleansing solution, burn ointment, eye wash solution, thermometer, latex gloves, pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medicine, antacid, laxative, scissors, tweezers, petroleum jelly and any prescription medications or equipment you or your family typically uses

• Whistle and/or emergency light to signal for help

• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting or a tarp and duct tape in the event you need to create a last minute shelter

• Moist towelettes and garbage bags

• Zip ties

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Manual, old-fashioned can opener for food

• Local maps and list of emergency services in your area

• Cell phone with chargers (including car and solar chargers)

• Cash or traveler’s checks and change for large bills

• Important family documents, insurance information and other paperwork for your family and your home

• Weeks’ worth of clean clothing

• Fire extinguisher

• Candles and a lighter or waterproof matches

• Disposable plates, cups, utensils and ziplock bags

• Books, games, puzzles and other forms of entertainment

Stay tuned for our next post, which will outline what to do once a storm watch or warning has been issued.

Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/hurricane-supply-checklist-basics/

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