Essential Supplies For The Upcoming Hurricane Season

Stock up on food supplies (3-7 day supply) including: Drinking water: one gallon per person per day Non-perishable foods Juice/soft drinks/instant coffee or tea Camp stove or grill for outdoor use only Paper plates, cups, utensils Aluminum foil Cooler for food storage and ice Lighter/matches, pots/pans Plastic/zip-lock bags/garbage bags Manual can opener or pop-top cans/containers Read up on these guides provided by USDA and Food Safety on how to freeze food, food safety, and how to discard your perishable foods. Consider having these personal items at the ready: Sleeping bags, pillows, blankets Lawn chairs, folding chairs, cots Hygiene items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, denture care, sanitary pads, etc) List of emergency contact information Prescriptions and over the counter meds if necessary Spare glasses, contacts, and/or cleaning solution Extra hearing aid batteries Baby/infant needs (diapers, formula, extra clothes, etc) Rain gear, hot and cold weather clothing Closed-toe work shoes First aid kit Bucket with tight fitting lid for emergency toilet Toilet paper, paper towels If needed, basic tools such as these: Hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Specialized tools for water and gas valves Plastic tarps with grommets or roll plastic sheeting Assorted screws, nails or other fasteners Duct tape Canvas or leather work gloves These miscellaneous items you don’t want to forget: Spare keys to your home or vehicles ID such as your driver’s license or insurance card Cash, credit cards, coins or checks Prepaid telephone cards Pens, pencils and paper Maps and evacuation information Keepsakes, significant photos/documents Books, games and other quiet entertainment