Hurricane Supply List

Water: 
q     3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container 
q     Additional water for sanitation

Food: 
Minimum 3-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration 
or preparation and little or no water.
q     Dry cereal
q     Peanut butter
q     Canned fruits
q     Canned vegetables
q     Canned juice
q     Ready-to-eat canned meats
q     Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated)
q     Quick energy snacks, graham crackers

First Aid Kit: 
(one for your home and one for each car)
q     Scissors
q     Sunscreen
q     Thermometer
q     Tweezers
q     Cleansing agent/soap
q     Latex gloves (2 pairs)
q     Tongue blades (2) 
q     Moistened towelettes
q     Assorted sizes of safety pins
q     2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
q     4" sterile gauze pads (4-6) 
q     2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) 
q     3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) 
q     Triangular bandages (3) 
q     Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
q     Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

Non-Prescription Drugs: 
q     Laxative, Anti-diarrhea medication

q     Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever  
q     Antacid (for stomach upset)
q     Activated Charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
q     Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)

Tools and Supplies:
q     Whistle
q     Aluminum foil
q     Crowbar
q     Compass
q     Paper, pencil
q     Plastic sheeting
q     Medicine dropper
q     Needles, thread
q     Signal flare
q     Matches in a waterproof container
q     Assorted nails, wood screws
q     Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
q     Plastic storage containers
q     Heavy cotton or hemp rope
q     Cash or traveler's checks, change
q     Map of the area (for locating shelters)
q     Non-electric can opener, utility knife
q     Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
q     Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
q     Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires
q     Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water

Sanitation: 
q     Disinfectant
q     Household chlorine bleach
q     Soap, liquid detergent
q     Personal hygiene items
q     Feminine supplies
q     Plastic bucket with tight lid
q     Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
q     Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)

Clothing and Bedding: 

q     Sunglasses
q     Rain gear
q     Hat and gloves
q     Sturdy shoes or work boots
q     Blankets or sleeping bags
q     One complete change of clothing and footwear per person

For Baby: 
q     Formula
q     Diapers
q     Bottles
q     Medication
q     Powdered milk

For Pets: 
q     Food
q     Leash, harness or carrier
q     Records of vaccinations
q     Non-tippable food and water containers

Important Family Documents: 
q     Important telephone numbers
q     Record of bank account numbers 
q     Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) 
q     Inventory of valuable household goods 
q     Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
q     Record of credit card account numbers and companies
q     Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records 

Family Medical Needs: 
q     Insulin
q     Prescription drugs
q     Denture needs
q     Extra eye glasses
q     Contact lenses and supplies
q     Heart and high blood pressure medication

Entertainment: 
q     Games and Books
q     Playing Cards