Hurricane Evacuation Kits

2016-10-06
By: Denise Koslowsky

With parts of Florida, Georgia & South Carolina under evacuation orders, we thought we would offer you check list of things to pack as you head out on the road.

• Water
• Non-perishable foods (canned goods, trail mix, peanut butter, crackers)
• Can opener
• Disposable silverware, paper towels
• First Aid Kit (bandages, pain relievers, tweezers, antibiotic ointment)
• Moist towelettes
• Portable battery-operated radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Whistle (to call for help)
• Blankets
• A change of clothing for each member of the family including sturdy shoes
• Matches (in a sealable bag)
• Pet food and additional water for pets
• Container or Bowl for pet food/water
• Extra medication for everyone in your family including your pets
• Specialized supplies that are needed such as formula, diapers or feminine products
• Important documents in waterproof container:
  1. Insurance information, social security cards, birth certificates
• Paper, pencil and activity books and crayons for kids
• Cell phone chargers, inverters and solar charger
• A few hundred dollars in cash

Be sure you have the following in your car:

• Jumper Cables
• Spare Tire
• Tire Repair Kit
• Shovel
• Traction Mats
• Road flair to alert emergency personnel
• Bag of sand or cat litter for better traction
• Cell phone charger