Hurricane “Just In Case” Kit
2015-09-25
By: Denise Koslowsky
The best way to be prepared just in case; is to put together a resource kit for you and your family. While most storms don’t cause massive damage, you’ll be prepared in the event that one does. Below is Advocate’s comprehensive list of items to have on hand Just in Case a major storm comes our way.
Emergency supplies for your car:
- Jumper Cables
- Tools
- Spare Tire
- Tire Repair Kit
- Matches
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Shovel
- Traction Mats
- Extra Blankets
- Hazard kit/Road Flair to alert emergency personnel
- Ice scrapers
- Bag of sand or cat litter for better traction
- Cell phone and charger
Emergency Supplies for your Home:
- Water (1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days)
- Non-perishable foods (canned goods, trail mix, peanut butter, crackers)
- Can opener
- Disposable silverware, papertowels, papers
- First Aid Kit (bandages, pain relievers, tweezers, antibiotic ointment)
- Moist towelettes
- Portable battery-operated radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Fire extinguisher
- Whistle (to call for help)
- Blankets
- A change of clothing for each member of the family including sturdy shoes
- Matches (in a sealable bag)
- Plastic bags of various sizes with plastic ties
- Basic toolkit or multi-tool
- Dust masks
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to build a wind proof temporary shelter)
- Pet food and additional water for pets
- Container or Bowl for pet food/water
- One week worth of medication for our everyone in your family including your pets
- Specialized supplies that are needed such as formula, diapers or feminine products
- Waterproof container for important documents such as driver’s license, check book, social security cards, insurance information, birth certificates, etc. in case you need to evacuate and take these with you
- Local maps
- Paper, pencil and activity books and crayons for kids
- Cell phone chargers, inverters and solar charger
- A few hundred dollars in cash.
ADVOCATE TIP – Keep this stashed in a safe place. In the event of a major power outage, you may not be able to use credit cards or withdraw money from a bank or ATM.
