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Hurricane Supplies Kit
With hurricane season in full swing June 1 through November 30, many coastal residents are getting ready by assembling a disaster supply kit.
Preparedness is the key to survival in any disaster, including hurricanes and terrorism, and having a family disaster supply kit handy can aid in recovery. The following shopping list should help residents to assemble the basic items for a family disaster supply kit over a four-week period without causing a financial burden.
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Hardware store: |
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Containers to hold disaster supply kit (large plastic tub with lid, backpack, etc.) |
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2 flashlights |
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1 portable tool kit |
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1 roll of duct tape |
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1 utility knife |
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1 tarp (to cover a leaky roof if necessary) |
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1 battery-operated radio |
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Batteries for flashlights and radio |
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Purchase or gather from existing household supply: |
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1 blanket or sleeping bag for each member of the household |
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1 small pillow for each member of the household |
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Towels |
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Books or games for entertainment |
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1 local road map |
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1 set of extra clothing and shoes for each member of the household |
| Week Two |
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Grocery store: |
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3 cans of meat for each member of the household (i.e., tuna, chicken, chili, beef stew, corned beef, Spam) |
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3 cans of ready-to-eat soup for each member of the household |
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3 cans of vegetables for each member of the household |
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3 cans of fruit for each member of the household |
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1 box of heavy-duty garbage bags with ties |
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1 box zip-lock food storage bags for storing important papers and small items |
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1 hand-operated can opener |
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Drug store: |
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1 toothbrush for each member of the household |
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1 large tube toothpaste |
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1 bottle each of necessary over-the-counter and prescription medications |
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1 box sanitary wipes or liquid hand sanitizer |
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1 package of sanitary napkins or tampons |
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1 bottle shampoo |
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1 family-size first aid kit |
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Grocery store: |
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3 gallons of water for each member of the household, including pets |
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2 containers/boxes quick energy snacks (granola bars, nuts, raisins, trail mix) |
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1 jar of peanut butter |
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2 large cans of juice (not concentrate) |
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1 package of assorted plastic utensils |
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1 package of paper plates and bowls |
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2 rolls of paper towels |
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1 6-roll pack of toilet paper |
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If needed: |
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Purchase extra items for pets (food, leashes, toys, etc.) |
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Purchase extra items for children (baby food, formula, diapers, coloring books, etc.) |
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Purchase extra items for elderly or special needs family members (hearing aid batteries, medications, special food, etc.) |
