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GET YOUR
HURRICANE PREP KIT
TOGETHER!! |
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complete Hurricane Guide in PDF format |
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The
kit should have 14 days supply
of the following items-
*If you are planning to evacuate to a Red Cross Evacuation Center, please be sure to take these items. |
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Basics |
Cooking |
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Bottled Water (1 gallon per person per day) |
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Manual Can opener* |
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Non-perishable foods* |
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Canned meat, fish, fruit or vegetables |
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Bread in moisture proof packaging |
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Cookie, candy or dried fruit |
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Canned soups & non perishable milk |
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Powdered or single serve drinks |
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Cereal or granola bars |
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Packaged ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise |
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Peanut butter and jelly |
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Instant tea or coffee |
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Flashlight (1 per person)* |
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Portable battery powered lanterns |
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Large trash bags (lots of them) |
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Battery operated radio* |
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Extra batteries, including hearing aid batteries |
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First aid kit including aspirin, antibiotic cream |
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Mosquito repellent |
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Sun screen (45 SPF recommended) |
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Water proof matches / butane lighter |
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Money* |
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Unscented bleach or water purification tablets |
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(Add 8 drops of bleach per gal.) |
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Maps of the area with landmarks on it |
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Sterno fuel |
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Portable camp stove or grill |
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Stove fuel or charcoal w / lighter fluid |
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Disposable eating utensils, plates, cups |
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Napkins and paper towels |
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Aluminum foil |
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Oven mitts |
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Supplies |
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Prescription medicines (1 month supply and copy of prescriptions)* |
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Toilet paper |
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Entertainment: books, games, magazines, etc.* |
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Bedding: pillows, sleeping bag* |
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Change of clothing* |
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Rain ponchos and work gloves |
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Extra glasses or contacts |
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| Important
Documents |
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Insurance documents |
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A list of all your important contacts (family, |
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Doctors, insurance agents) |
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Banking information |
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Leases / mortgage |
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Proof of occupancy (such as utility bill)* |
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Photo inventory of your personal belongings* |
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Waterproof container to keep the documents in |
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Pet
Supplies |
Other
Necessities |
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Dry and canned food for 14 days |
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ID tags and collars |
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Proof of recent immunizations |
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Water (½ gallon per day) |
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Litter box and supplies |
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Carrying container |
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Tool Box |
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ABC rated fire extinguisher |
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Masking tape or duct tape |
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Outdoor extension cords |
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Spray paint |
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Standard single line phone (After hurricanes, many people still have service, but no phone) |
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Local phone book |
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Babies |
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Disposable diapers* |
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Formula, food and medication* |
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Bottle and feeding utensils |
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| *If you are planning to evacuate to a Red Cross Evacuation Center, please be sure to take these items. |
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DISASTER KITS TIPS |
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WATER: Store water in sanitized bathtubs, washing machines and water heaters as well. |
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FOOD: Store food that does not require cooking. |
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Keep your Important Documents in your kit and keep extra copies in a safe place. |
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COOKING: Do not use charcoal or gas grills indoors. Gases from open flame can be poisonous or cause fire. |
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SUPPLIES: Pack your kit in something that you can carry. |
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