Family Hurricane Planning Checklist: Supplies
Safety and Information
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Battery-powered radio
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NOAA weather radio, preferably with Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) feature
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Battery powered TV
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Wireless internet device
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Hardwired, non-powered phone
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Work gloves
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Eye protection
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Sturdy shoes
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Rain gear
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Emergency signaling device(s) – siren, whistles, etc
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Fire extinguisher
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Flashlights
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First aid kit
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Carbon monoxide monitors
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Spare batteries for all of the electronics listed above
Shelter
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Plastic sheeting
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Large plastic garbage bags
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Duct tape
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Tie wraps
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Rope
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Bungee cords
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Basic tools
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Broom
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Staple gun for tacking plastic sheeting
Water
❒ One gallon/person/day for a minimum of three days (includes ½ gallon of potable water/person)
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Potable water for pets
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Eyedropper
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Nonscented chlorine bleach OR Iodine water treatment tablets
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Food
❒ Canned and packaged food that doesn’t require cooking
❒ Include some “comfort” and snack foods
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Consider self-contained meals with heaters included
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Powdered flavoring packets for water (Kool Aid
®
, Crystal Lite
®
, etc)
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Baby food/formula if necessary (premixed formula if you have the room)
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Any special nutritional formulas or supplements needed
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Pet food
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Manual can opener
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Non-electric (usually propane) burner/stove
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Propane for burner/stove
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Charcoal, matches if using charcoal grill
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Spare gas, matches if using gas grill
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Grilling tools
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Coolers, cold/ice packs
Hygiene
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Moist towelettes
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Toilet paper
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Alcohol-based sanitizer
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Napkins, paper towels, shop towels
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Paper plates/cups and plastic eating implements
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Waterless teeth cleaners (such as Oral-B Brush-ups
®
)
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Feminine hygiene products
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Diapers and diaper wipes
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Cornstarch-based body powder
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Antifungal foot treatment (powder, spray)
Medical
Secure your medical supplies against curious children!
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Basic first aid kit with lots of supplies for minor injuries
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Prescription medications
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Copies of prescriptions (include glasses and other prescribed aids) and prescription bottles
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Human and pet vaccination and medical records
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Spare glasses/contact lenses
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellant
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Anti-itch medications
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Fingernail clippers (to avoid bad scratching of itchy rashes)
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Hydrocortisone cream
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Diaper cream/ointment (these work for adult chafing too)
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Antifungal cream
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Disposable cold packs
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Creams, gels, disposable patches for muscle aches
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Topical oral anesthetic
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Battery-powered medication nebulizer if needed (with spare batteries)
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Other supplies as needed for specific medical conditions (i.e. oxygen, battery-powered suction, monitors, etc)
Lighting
Note that the use of open flames is discouraged for safety reasons!
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Flashlights for all occupants
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Battery-powered lanterns, preferably with fluorescent bulbs
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Lots of spare batteries!
Other
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Emergency cash
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Checkbook
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Pending bills
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Stamps
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Writing paper/pens/pencils
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Personal phone/address book
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Family communication plan
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Digital or disposable camera(s)
❒ Vital family documentation (see the “Things to Do” list)
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Household inventory
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Chargers and spare batteries for cell phones, cameras, portable entertainment equipment, etc.
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Spare car, home and property keys
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Generator keys
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