Last-Minute Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Make sure you have these supplies before a hurricane hits!

It’s officially hurricane season and regardless of where you live, it’s best to be prepared. If you don’t have the basic supplies you would need in the event of an emergency, here is a list of what you should have to be prepared.

Essentials:-Water (one gallon per day per person)
-Food (non-perishable)
    - Keep foods around that are easy to prepare and do not require use of a stovetop oven, microwave or refrigerator, in case power goes out.
-One flashlight per person
-Candles
-Matches
-Batteries

-Extra medication
-First aid kit
-Important documents (passports, social security, birth certificates, insurance policies, deed/lease to home, proof of address, list of medications your family might need/take regularly)
-Extra cash
-Battery-powered or handcrank radio
-Manual can opener
-Emergency blanket

If you have a baby or small children:-Diapers
-Formula
-Wipes
-Bottles
-Games (puzzles, legos, blocks, boardgames)

For pets:-Food
-Leash
-Tags
-Carrier
-Leash
Other
-Plastic gloves
-Tools
-Rain gear
-Duct tape
-Scissors

Depending on the severity of the hurricane, have bags packed for you and your family in the event of an evacuation:
-Important documents (listed above)
-Warm clothing
-Extra shoes
-Extra underwear/socks
-Cell phone/extra battery
-Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste)
-Necessary medicine

For more information on disaster preparedness, go to http://www.redcross.org/