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HELP YOUR RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR A
HURRICANE WITH A SUPPLY CHECKLIST
Homeowners should plan to have limited or no access to power and external
supplies for 72 hours or longer during a hurricane. Food, water, medicine, and other
necessary items need to be collected well in advance. Below are the supplies each
resident should have in their homes during hurricane season.
WATER: At least 1 gallon per person for 3-7 days
CANS: Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices
CAN OPENER: Non-electric can opener
SNACKS: Granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter
PLATES: Paper plates and plastic utensils
TRASH: Garbage bags
FIRST AID: Prepare a travel-size kit in the event of an injury
LIGHTS: Flashlights and fresh batteries
RAIN: Waterproof gear, like ponchos, umbrella, rubber boots, etc.
MEDS: Medications and prescriptions
CASH: ATMs and banks may not be open for a few days or weeks
GAS: Fill your car with fuel in case of an evacuation
PHONE: Keep a fully charged emergency phone
KEYS: House, car, etc.
INFO: Waterproof container of important documents: medical, insurance,
financial, social security, etc.
PETS: Bring a portable container with food and water for family pets
ENTERTAINMENT: Reading material and games will help pass the time
