Hurricane Disaster Kit

           An accessible hurricane disaster kit should be one of the first things you organize when preparing for a storm. Below, we have organized a list to help you stay prepared. 

           First, your hurricane disaster kit should be kept somewhere that it can easily be reached in an emergency. A few good places to keep a kit are:  your home, vehicle or at work. 

Your basic disaster kit should include: 

• Water ( 1 gal of water per person per day for a min. of 3 days)
• Food (3 day supply of non-perishable foods)
• First Aid Kit
• Radio (battery powered or hand crank) 
• Flashlight
• Extra Batteries
• Cell phone with an extra battery or a back up battery and charger 
• Plastic sheeting and Duct tape (to shelter in place)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and twist ties (for personal sanitation purposes) 
• Wench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for non-perishable foods.
• Local Maps and a planned evacuation route.
• Whistle to signal for help

Additional items to consider including:

• All medications needed for family members (3 day supply)
• Infant diapers and formula
• Water and food for your pet
• Cash, travelers checks and change
• Sleeping bags or blankets for each person
• A complete change of clothing for each person
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Fire extinguisher
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, plastic utensils and paper towels
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene products 
• Paper and pen
• Books, games, puzzles and other activities for children.

To be able to print off a downloaded pdf. list, or read more tips 

please visit https://www.ready.gov/kit