HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE Below is a list of Suggestions and Items you may need in the event you need to prepare for a hurricane, whether you stay in your home, or evacuate to a shelter. You will need to fill your car gas tank before storm. • Create an Emergency Kit to take with you if you do go to a shelter. Update the kit every 6 months to make sure all food, water and medications are fresh and that personal documents and credit cards are up to date. • Bring reading material and games for use during a stressful time. • Include any other item you feel necessary for your survival. • Pack contents in a sturdy rolling covered plastic storage bin or suitcase. Consider this: What do you need on a camping trip? How comfortable do you want to be? Why Buy New? Check Goodwill or Salvation Army Stores & Flea Market for items you need. Food and Water 5-7 day supply of non-perishable food & 1-2 gallons of water/person/day _ Protein/Granola Bars _ Trail Mix/Dried and Fresh Fruit _ Crackers/Cereal (for snacks) _ Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna Sausages, Spam, etc. _ Canned (or boxed) Juice _ Candy/Gum _ Water (1 gal/person/day) Bedding and Clothing _ Changes of clothing _ Undergarments _ Rain Gear/Poncho _ Blanket/Sleeping Bag _ Inflatable Twin Mattress _ Cloth Sheet _ Pillow Lighting _ Flashlights/Lantern _ Extra Batteries _ Lighter & Waterproof Matches Personal _ Cell Phone & Charger _ Battery & Hand Crank Radio _ Toiletries _ Medications Documents & Money _ Genealogy Records _ Legal Docs (Birth/Marriage/Death/Wills/Trusts/ Passports/Contracts/Deeds, etc. _ Insurance Policies _ Home Contents Video or Photos _ Cash (small bills) _ Credit Card Miscellaneous _ Zip Lock Storage Bags _ Pen & Paper _ Pet, Crate, Food, Meds & Water _ Mechanical Can Opener _ _______________________
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:17:25 +0000
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