Hurricane and Emergency Survival Checklist

Good reminder list with Hurricane Florence potentially impacting so many people.

To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

    Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
    Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
    Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
    Flashlight
    First aid kit
    Extra batteries
    Whistle to signal for help
    Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
    Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
    Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
    Manual can opener for food
    Local maps
    Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:

    Prescription medications
    Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
    Glasses and contact lense solution
    Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
    Pet food and extra water for your pet
    Cash or traveler's checks
    Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
    Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
    Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
    Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
    Fire extinguisher
    Matches in a waterproof container
    Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items