Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Hurricane To-Do List

Assemble Important Documents (waterproof container)
• Insurance documents
• Medical records
• Bank account numbers
• Social security card/I.D.
• Proper identification/immunization records for pet

Pack Personal Essentials
• Cash, credit cards
• Spare keys/local road map
• Cell phone/autocharger
• Clothing/rain gear/sturdy shoes/utility gloves
• Blankets/pillows
• Toiletries/medications
• Eyeglasses
• Valuables (jewelry, family pictures)
• Pet essentials (muzzle, leash, carrier)
• Toys/games/books

Prepare Your Home/Property
• Secure/store items from yard
• Trim loose/dead branches from trees
• Secure windows with storm shutters/plywood (pre-drill holes)
• Remove satellite dishes/antennae/roof turbines
• Clean out gutters
• Stack sandbags around exterior doorframes
• Securely moor or move your watercraft to a safe location Have On Hand
• Tools (hammer, screwdriver, chainsaw, etc.)
• Plastic tarp (roof/window repair)
• Clean up supplies (for yard and home)
• Camera to document before/after

Don’t Forget
• Fill your vehicle with gas well in advance
• Know how to turn off your home’s gas, electricity and water
• Prep generator to assure proper operation
• Fill out your FAMILY PLAN

Hurricane Shopping List

Water

• At least one gallon daily per person for 5 to 7 days

Food

• At least enough for 5 to 7 days
• Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices
• Snack Food • Manual can opener
• Cooking utensils/fuel
• Paper plates/plastic utensils/trash bags
• Two coolers – one for food, on for ice

Personal Supplies

• Moisture wipes/liquid hand sanitizer
• Soap/toothpaste/toothbrush/shampoo/deodorant
• Toilet paper/hygiene items
• Mosquito repellent/sunscreen
• Prescription drugs/necessary medications
• Special items for babies and elderly Emergency Supplies
• Flashlight/batteries
• Battery operated TV, radio or NOAA weather radio
• Candles/citronella/matches (in waterproof container)
• Water purification kit (tablets, chlorine or iodine)
• Fire extinguisher
• Generator/fuel
• First aid kit Pet Care
• Supply of food and water
• Medications