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| Hurricane Survival Materials |
- Water (7 gallons per person)
- Nonperishable foods; canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables
- Bread in moisture-proof packaging, cookies, candy, dried fruit
- Canned soups, juices, milk
- Powdered or evaporated milk
- Cereal bars, peanut butter
- Instant coffee and tea
- Flashlights and spare batteries*
- Weather Radio
- Battery-operated TV/radio/alarm clock
- Portable cooler and ice
- Waterproof lighter
- Butane lighter
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| Cooking Equipment |
- Sterno
- Portable camp stove or grill, and an extra propane tank
- Charcoal, lighter fluid
- Manual can opener
- Paper plates and cups
- Plastic eating utensils
- Napkins and paper towels
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
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| Medical Emergency Supplies |
- First Aid Kit including pain reliever, antibiotic cream, antacids
- Prescriptions (one month's supply)
- Mosquito Repellent
- Sun screen
- Mosquito netting
- Fire extinguisher
- Cash
- Bleach or water purification tablets
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| Babies |
- Disposable diapers/wipes
- Formula, food and medication
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| Personal Supplies |
- Toilet paper
- Entertainment: books, magazines, card games, etc.
- Soap and detergent
- Toiletries
- Bedding: pillows, blankets, sleeping bag
- Change of clothing
- Rain gear and work gloves
- Extra glasses or contact lenses
- Extra sets of keys
- Ice chest
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| Documents |
- Photocopies of prescriptions
- Photo identification
- Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
- Medical history and information
- Water and fireproof container for document storage
- Backup disks of your home computer files
- Camera and film
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| Other Necessities |
- Tools: hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, nails, saw
- Lumber
- Rope
- Trash bags
- Cleaning supplies
- Plastic drop cloth
- Masking or duct tape
- Outdoor extension cords
- Spray paint
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