STOCK-UP CHECKLIST:
START GATHERING THESE ITEMS TODAY FOR YOUR HURRICANESURVIVAL KIT.
FOOD AND WATER:
***Stock a 3-day supply for each family member including pets. Store in sealed unbreakable containers. Identify the expiration date and replace every six months.
- Bottled water (3 gal per person/ per day) Don't forget water for animals, too
- Water purification tablets (order over the Internet at www.quakekare.com)
- Non-perishable foods
- High-energy packaged foods (peanut butter, crackers, nuts, raisins & dried fruits, snacks, cookies, etc.)
- Shelf-packaged juices (cans or cartons)
- Canned, prepared meats
- Canned, prepared foods
- Baby food/formula
- Pet food (Note: Most shelters do not allow pets)
- Powdered or canned evaporated milk
- Special dietary needs
- Toilet paper & moist towelettes
- Sponges & paper towels
- Soap, shampoo, other misc.
- Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant)
- Baby Diapers and wet wipes
GEAR:
- At least one change of clothing for each person
- Rain gear (ponchos, umbrellas, boots, etc.)
- Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows
- Flashlights (1 per person w/1 extra package of batteries each)
- Battery-powered radio, with extra batteries
- Alarm clock (wind-up or battery operated)
- Portable cooler/ice chest
- Bleach (pure, unscented liquid)
- Can opener (hand-operated) & utility knife
- Pots, pans and cooking spoons
- Disposable plates, cups, utensils
- Sterno cans
- Butane lighters & waterproof matches (in plastic bags)
- Portable barbeque grill or camp stove
- Charcoal and lighter fluid or stove fuel
- Pet carriers, bowls, leashes, chain and stake
- Plastic grocery bags (as many as you can save-you'll use them for everything)
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:
- Driver's license (for each person or photo ID)
- Important phone numbers (updated address book)
- Home video tape or photos for insurance
- Extra set of car keys
- List of important family information (i.e., serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers,etc.)
HEALTH NEEDS:
- Prescription medicine (2-week supply)
- Doctor and pharmacy
- contact information
- Medical paperwork, including insurance cards a copy of prescriptions and a list of allergies.
- Pain relief and anti-diarrhea medications.
- Vitamins
- First Aid Kit
- Sun screen
- Insect repellant
- Feminine hygiene products and birth control
