Hurricane Season Is Here, Plan Ahead
Do you know what you’ll need if a hurricane hits and you’re without power for days? A well-prepared emergency kit could save your life and protect your family. While each family’s needs vary, the items listed here provide a solid foundation for assembling your own survival kit.
Basic supplies
- Water:1 gallon per person per day (minimum three-day supply)
- Food: Nonperishable, easy-to-prepare items (minimum three-day supply )
- Manual can opener
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-cranked NOAA weather radio
- Extra batteries
- First-aid kit
- Medications: Seven-day supply, plus necessary medical items
- Multipurpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene supplies
- Important documents: Copies of medication lists, medical histories, birth certificates, health insurance cards and other critical records
- Cellphone with chargers and a power bank
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Emergency blanket
- Make sure to customize your kit to address specific health, dietary or safety needs unique to your family.