Prepare a Hurricane Survival Kit

Preparing a Hurricane Survival Kit before an storm threatens can make a big difference in how you and your family weather the storm.

Items for preparing a hurricane survival kit include:

• Water – 1 gallon per day per person (for 3 to 7 days)
• Battery Operated Radio
• Bleach
• Candles or lanterns
• Matches or lighter
• Duct Tape
• Emergency cooking supplies (for 3 to 7 days)
• Charcoal or Propane for grill (for 3 to 7 days)
• Large cooler to store items in refrigerator
• Ice to fill large cooler
• Insect repellent
• Extra batteries for all devices
• Extension cords – long, heavy duty
• Blankets/Pillows
• Rain Gear and sturdy shoes
• Pet food (for 3 to 7 days)
• Pet care items
• Extra medications for both family members and pets (for 3 to 7 days)
• Fire extinguisher
• First Aid kit
• Toys, books, games
• Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs
• Toiletries
• Manual can opener
• Ready to eat canned and prepared food (for 3 to 7 days)
• Valuable papers – birth certificates, insurance, banking
• Water-tight storage bags and/or boxes
• Valid drivers’ license
• Cash
• And if possible, a generator to (at minimum) run lighting, fans and phone chargers with fuel for 3 to 7 days