What is in your hurricane evacuation kit?
If you live in hurricane territory and like to be prepared, what do you keep in a little kit for a quick get away?
I have water, peanut butter, dog and cat food (for the pets), one pillow, a blanket, and some hand sanitizer.
This list outlines a general hurricane preparedness kit. Some of these may not apply to an evacuation-specific kit. Still, if you are in hurricane territory, you should at least have a kit with all of the items in the top part of the list.
+Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three 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 and extra batteries for both
+Flashlight and extra batteries
+First aid kit
+Whistle to signal for help
+Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
+Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
+Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
+Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
+Local maps
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
+Prescription medications and glasses
+Infant formula and diapers
+Pet food and extra water for your pet
+Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
+Cash or traveler's checks and change
+Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
+Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
+Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
+Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
+Fire Extinguisher
+Matches in a waterproof container
+Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
+Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
+Paper and pencil
+Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
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