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Creating Your
Hurricane Survival Kit
Basic Survival Kit
Home Owner's Survival Kit
Special Needs Survival Kit
Pet Survival Kit
Basic Survival
Kit
Water - At least 1 gallon daily per person
for 3 to 7 days
Food - At least enough for 3 to 7 days:
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Non-perishable
packaged or canned food and juices
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Foods for infants
or the elderly
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Snack foods
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Non-electric can
opener
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Cooking tools,
fuel
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Paper plates,
plastic utensils
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Blankets,
pillows, etc.
Clothing - Seasonal, rain gear, sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit
Prescription Drugs and Other Medicines
Special Items - Needed by babies and the
elderly
Toiletries - Hygiene items, moisture wipes
Flashlight - With several set of fresh
batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather
radio with fresh batteries
Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or
available for extended periods
Keys
Credit Cards and
ATM
Cards
Driver's License
- If your neighborhood is badly damaged, law
enforcement officials may not let you
re-enter without proper ID.
Toys, Books, and Games
Important Documents - In a Waterproof
Container - Insurance papers, medical
records, bank account numbers, social
security number, etc.
Tools - Keep a set with you during the storm
Cars and Trucks - Fill all vehicle fuel
tanks. Top-off when gas is available
Extra Gasoline
- Add
fuel stabilizer and store in approved
gasoline containers. Replace fuel every
year.
Home
Owner's Survival Kit
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Hurricane
shutters or plywood to cover windows and
doors
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Concrete anchors
(Tapcons) or anchor bolts/nuts or lag
screws and washers to secure shutters or
plywood
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Sturdy ladder (do
not work on the roof of your home during
the storm)
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Additional tools
- hammers, pry bars, battery powered
drills
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Bungee cords
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Tarps
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Rope
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Wooden lath and
nails or screws to secure tarps
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Large supply of
plastic zip-lock bags to store household
items
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Optional -
Generator, heavy gauge extension cords,
extra gasoline stored in approved
containers with stabilizer added, box
fans, portable TV
Special
Needs Survival Kit
Appropriate Items From the Basic Survival
Kit Plus:
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Medications
(7 day supply)
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Medical support
equipment - oxygen, walkers,
wheelchairs, dressings, feeding
equipment, etc. If you are dependent on
oxygen, acquire a portable oxygen unit.
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Food for special
dietary needs (7 day supply)
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Name and phone
number of your doctor, home health
agency, hospital, next-of-kin, etc.
Pet Survival Kit
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