TROPICAL
STORM / HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS
Essentials:
· Battery-operated radio
· Flashlight
· Extra batteries
· Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than
anything else
Water:
· 3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container
· Additional water for sanitation
Food: Minimum 3-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration
or preparation and little or no water.
· Dry cereal
· Peanut butter
· Canned fruits
· Canned vegetables
· Canned juice
· Ready-to-eat canned meats
· Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated)
· Quick energy snacks, grahamcrackers
First Aid Kit: (one for your home and one for each car)
· Scissors
· Sun screen
· Thermometer
· Tweezers
· Needle
· Cleansing agent/soap
· Latex gloves (2 pairs)
· Tongue blades (2)
· Moistened towelettes
· Assorted sizes of safety pins
· 2" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· 2" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· 3" sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· Triangular bandages (3)
· Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
· Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Non-Prescription Drugs:
· Laxative
· Anti-diarrhea medication
· Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
· Antacid (for stomach upset)
· Activated Charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)
· Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Tools and Supplies:
· Whistle
· Aluminum foil
· Crowbar
· Compass
· Paper, pencil
· Plastic sheeting
· Medicine dropper
· Needles, thread
· Signal flare
· Matches in a waterproof container
· Assorted nails, wood screws
· Pliers, screwdriver, hammer
· Plastic storage containers
· Heavy cotton or hemp rope
· Cash or traveler's checks, change
· Map of the area (for locating shelters)
· Non-electric can opener, utility knife
· Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
· Tape, duct and plumber's tape or strap iron
· Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires
· Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Sanitation:
· Disinfectant
· Household chlorine bleach
· Soap, liquid detergent
· Personal hygiene items
· Feminine supplies
· Plastic bucket with tight lid
· Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels
· Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Clothing and Bedding:
· Sunglasses
· Rain gear
· Hat and gloves
· Sturdy shoes or work boots
· Blankets or sleeping bags
· Thermal underwear
· One complete change of clothing and footwear per person
For Baby:
· Formula
· Diapers
· Bottles
· Medication
· Powdered milk
For Pets:
· Food
· Leash, harness or carrier
· Records of vaccinations
· Non-tippable food and water containers
Important Family Documents:
· Important telephone numbers
· Record of bank account numbers
· Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
· Inventory of valuable household goods
· Copy of will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
· Record of credit card account numbers and companies
· Copy of passports, social security cards, immunization records
Family Medical Needs:
· Insulin
· Prescription drugs
· Denture needs
· Extra eye glasses
· Contact lenses and supplies
· Heart and high blood pressure medication
Entertainment:
· Games and books
Content was contributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
