Hurricane season isn’t over yet, but it’s never a bad time to check your emergency preparedness kit. While we recommend one particularly during hurricane season, the kit can carry across the year for all severe weather. However, be sure to check that supplies are in date periodically.

• Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
• Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Extra batteries
• Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
• Prescription medications, as well as, non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, antacids, etc.
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
• Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Paper and pencil, books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Cash or traveler’s checks
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
• Manual can opener (for food)
• Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
• Copies of important family documents like insurance policies, identification, bank account records, saved electronically or in a waterproof container
• Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
• Fire extinguisher
• Local maps
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items