Hurricane Supplies Checklist
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Water—at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day.
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Food—at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
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Flashlight
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Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
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Extra Batteries
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First aid kit
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Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
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Multi-purpose tool
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Sanitation and personal hygiene items
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Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
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Cell phone with chargers
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Family and emergency contact information
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Extra cash
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Emergency blanket
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Map(s) of the area
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Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
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Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
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Tools/supplies for securing your home
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Extra set of car keys and house keys
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Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
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Rain gear
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Insect repellent and sunscreen
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Camera for photos of damage
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Important links
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American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org
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American Red Cross Safety and Well Bell Being Registration: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
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If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.