Hurricane Emergency Kits & Supplies

Having the proper hurricane emergency supplies on hand is key to being preparedness any hurricane season, which lasts until the end of November each year. Keep your hurricane supplies in one area of your home so its available to use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate and seek more secure areas.

You should have these basic hurricane supplies on hand:

• Water: one gallon (3-week supply) per person. More is always better. Aquapodkits are the most popular water storage containers for Hurricane and Tornado emergencies.

• Food: non-perishable freeze dried food is best.

• Flashlight is very important

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio NOAA Weather Radio

• Extra batteries.

• First aid kit compact/lightweight design

• Tarps are handy to have for temporary fix on your roof

• Any Medications required for your family. Have a 30-day supply.

• Multi-purpose tool to handle most needs

• Your personal sanitation hygiene items to last 30 days.

• Copies of each family members drivers license, passport, birth certificate, insurance policy

• Cell phone with charger. Plus a solar charger

• Extra cash, banks and ATM's will be down if hit hard.

• Extra gas for your car and if you have a generator. Using fuel additives such PRI-G or PRI-D will enhance and keep your fuel fresh

• Remember your pets and have food on hand for them.

• It's also great to have leather gloves, duck tape, and HD plastic trash bags.