Hurricane Checklist

Insurance is important, but you’ll still need to be prepared. Use this checklist to get ready.

Water

Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person and pet in your house and store water in plastic, unbreakable containers.

Food

Store at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food (Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, and little or no water).

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables

Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered store extra water)

Staples: sugar, salt, pepper

High-energy foods: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix

Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on special diets and don’t forget to stock up on food for your pets

Comfort/stress foods: cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, instant coffee

Clothing/Bedding

Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.

Sturdy shoes/work boots

Weather-appropriate clothing such as rain gear, hats and gloves, sunglasses

Blankets or sleeping bags

First Aid Kit

Stock up on the following first aid and injury treatment supplies:

Tweezers

Thermometer

At least a three-day supply of all prescriptions

Cleansing agent/soap

Sunscreen

Scissors

Non-prescription drugs such as aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever; anti-diarrhea medication, antacid

Antiseptic

Vitamins

Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Moistened towelettes

Latex gloves (2 pairs)

Sterile adhesive bandages, gauze pads, roller bandages and safety pins in assorted sizes (several of each)

Important Family Documents

Store the following documents in a waterproof, portable container:

Wills, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds, family records

Passports, immunization records, bank and credit card account numbers

Inventory of valuable household goods and important telephone numbers

Tools and Supplies

Keep a good stock of these additional necessities on hand as well:

Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils

Battery-operated radio and extra batteries

Medicine dropper

Flashlights and extra batteries, whistle

Tube tent

Non-electric can opener, utility knife

Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type

Needles, thread

Matches in a waterproof container

Shut-off wrench to turn off household gas and water

Plastic garbage bags, sheeting, ties

Plastic bucket with tight lid

Aluminum foil

Household chlorine bleach

Plastic storage containers

Signal flare

Cash or travelers’ checks, change

Paper, pencil

Map of the area (for locating shelters)

Sanitation items such as toilet paper, soap, liquid detergent, feminine supplies, personal hygiene items