Hurricane Supplies Checklist

Make sure you and your family stocks up on supplies before a hurricane hits. Save this checklist to help you collect the essential supplies needed during and after a hurricane.

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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.

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