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Hurricane survival checklist

If a storm was headed your way tomorrow, would you be prepared? It's important to have a kit stored in your home with items to keep your family safe during a disaster.

Some, but not all, of the items you should consider including in your survival pack include: 

Hurricane Survival Materials

• Water (at least 1 gallon per person, per day with a 3-day supply recommended)
• Cash
• Cell phone and cell phone charger
• Laptop or tablet, charger, wireless device
• Nonperishable foods, such as canned meats, fruits and vegetables, soups, juices
• Bread in moisture-proof packaging, granola bars, dried fruit, cereal bars, peanut butter
• Powdered or evaporated milk
• Instant coffee or tea
• Food-grade storage containers
• Flashlights and spare batteries
• Weather radio
• Battery-operated TV/radio/alarm clock with fresh batteries
• Portable cooler, ice and ice packs
• Waterproof lighter
• Camera with charger, batteries and memory card
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• Fire extinguisher

Medical Emergency & Infant Supplies

• First aid kit with bandages, pain relievers, antibiotic cream, antacids (make sure it's fully stocked and nothing inside has expired)
• Prescriptions (at least a two-week supply)
• Sunscreen
• Medical equipment (i.e. CPAP, portable oxygen, braces, canes, walkers, hearing aid and batteries)
• Mosquito repellent, netting
• Disposable diapers, wipes and additional baby clothing and blankets
• Formula, food and pediatric medication

Personal Supplies

• Toilet paper
• Sanitation and hygiene items, such as soap, antibacterial hand sanitizer
• Toiletries
• Eyeglasses, contact lenses, case and solution
• Extra clothing
• Rain gear and work gloves
• Extra set of keys
• Bedding (pillows, blankets, sleeping bag)
• Comfort items (books, magazines, toys)

Cooking Equipment

• Portable camp stove or grill and an extra propane tank
• Charcoal, lighter fluid, sterno
• Manual can opener
• Paper plates and cups
• Plastic eating utensils
• Napkins, paper towels
• Aluminum foil
• Oven mitt

Documents & Storage

• Photo identification (driver's license, passport, birth certificate)
• Proof of occupancy (i.e. utility bills)
• Property Inventory
• Insurance Policies
• Medical history and information, photocopies of prescriptions
• Water and fireproof container for document storage
• Backup device for home computer files

Other Necessities

• Emergency car kit with tools, maps, water, energy bars, flashlight, blanket, flares
• Pet supplies, such as food, water, leashes, tags and medications, vaccination documentation, litter box or plastic bags, bowls
• Tools, such as a hammer, pliers, screwdriver, nails, saw
• Lumber
• Rope
• Trash bags
• Detergent
• Cleaning supplies
• Bleach
• Plastic drop cloth
• Duct or masking tape
• Outdoor extension cords
• Spray paint

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Of course, this is a suggested list. You will want to fine-tune it to fit the needs of your family. Most of these items can be found in your neighborhood grocery store. 

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