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HURRICANE KIT

ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND FOR AN EMERGENCY

FIRST AID/HYGIENE

  • First aid kit (band aids, antibiotic cream, pain relievers, gauze bandages with medical tape, alcohol prep pads, peroxide)

  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, plastic ties

  • Refill prescriptions before (2 week supply)

  • Additional medical supplies (syringes, saline, etc)

  • Disposable nitrile gloves

  • Toiletries (soap, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste)

HOME

  • Water (one gallon per person per day for several dates, for drinking, medical supplies, and sanitation)

  • Food (at least 3-day supply of non-perishable food)

  • Baby supplies (diapers, wipes, diaper cream, infant formula, infant medications)

  • Paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels

  • Bleach (with no additives) & medicine dropper (bleach can be diluted 9 parts water to 1 part bleed to be used as a disinfectant/ 16drops bleach per gallon of water to treat water in an emergency)

  • Grocery store plastic bags

  • Tide individual cleaning packs for clothing

PETS

  • Pet food (for 2 weeks)

  • Can opener if needed for canned food

  • Paperwork of vaccinations, microchip info, etc

  • Bottled water/water jug

  • Leash & collar with tags

  • Portable dog bowls

  • Chew toys

  • Security blanket

OUTDOOR/ UTILITY

  • Battery- powered or hand crank radio/ NOAA Weather radio

  • Flashlight

  • Extra batteries

  • Cell phone charger (solar charger)

  • Battery operated clock

  • Grille or camp stove (charcoal or propane)

  • Thermos/coolers

  • Trash bags (contractor and regular)

  • Gasoline for car/generator stored in proper containers and proper locations

  • Fire extinguisher

  • Utility gloves

  • Waterproof matches (preferred), butane lighter and Candles

  • Dust mask/surgical mask (contaminated air/ pandemic requirements depending on state)

  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape

  • Whistle (to signal for help)

SAFETY/ TRAVEL/ EVACUATION

  • Local map

  • Cash

  • Copy of important documents in a waterproof container

  • Blanket for each person

  • Clothing for 3-4 days

  • Books, games, puzzles

  • Favorite stuffed animal or security blanket

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