Hurricane kit
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The following items should be included in the hurricane kit.
- Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs - candles are not recommended because of potential fire danger.
- Portable battery-operated radio with extra batteries.
- NOAA weather radio, optional.
- First aid kit and manual, including antibiotic ointment, gauze bandages, adhesive tape, sterile pads, band-aids, ointments for burns and cuts, hydrogen peroxide, scissors, tweezers, latex gloves, non-prescription medicines, such as aspirin and antacids, sunscreen, snake bit kit.
- Emergency food and water - at minimum a three-day supply, two weeks is recommended.
- Sugar, salt and pepper.
- Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, resealable plastic bags.
- Special dietary foods.
- Pet food and water.
- Baby items, including food, diapers and formula.
- Manual can opener and other cooking and kitchen utensils.
- Paper plates, plastic eating utensils, napkins and paper towels.
- All purpose knife.
- Matches and waterproof container.
- Fresh bottle of bleach.
- Garbage bags.
- Essential medicines, eye glasses, hearing aids.
- Personal hygiene items, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, brush, towel and washrag, toilet paper, moist towelettes, deodorant, razor and shaving cream, lip balm, insect repellant, feminine supplies.
- Clothing, including long pants, sturdy shoes and rain gear.
- Bedding, including sleeping bag or blanket.
- Tool kit, including shut-off wrench, pliers, screwdriver, small hammer, duct tape and scissors.
- Tarpaulins and plastic sheeting.
- 100 feet of rope or heavy cord.
- Shovel.
- Work gloves.
- Whistle.
- Needle and thread.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Cash or Traveler's checks for two to three weeks of expenses.
- Important papers, such as insurance policies, birth certificates, wills, deeds, passports and photocopies of identification cards, including driver's license and social security card.
- Battery operated clock with extra batteries.
- Books, magazines, cards, games, pencils and paper.
- List of contact and emergency phone numbers.
- Full tank of gas in the vehicle.
- Propane or charcoal grill. Remember to keep a full tank of propane and plenty of charcoal stored in a waterproof container.
- Extra set of keys to vehicles, house, business and storage buildings.
- Generator, if necessary. (Click here for information about generators)
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