Must have Hurrican Supplies:

Here are some supplies that should be in your hurricane kit.

• Flashlights and extra bulbs

• Battery-operated lanterns

• Battery-operated radio

• Battery-operated fans

• Extra batteries

• Clock (non-electric)

• Toilet paper

• Matches (waterproof)

• Scissors

• Plastic garbage bags

• Rabbit-ears TV antenna to use when cable goes out

• Fire extinguisher

• Clean change of clothes, rain gear, boots

• Map of the area

• Plastic garbage bags

• Disinfectant or bleach

• First-aid kit

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Duct tape

• Paper plates

• Plastic cups and utensils

• Manual can opener

Food supplies

Store enough nonperishable foods to last a week.

• Bottled water: 2 quarts to 1 gallon per person per day; have extra for mixing powdered drinks

• Ice or dry ice

• Shelf-stable juice and milk boxes

• Canned and powdered milk

• Beverages (powdered or canned, fruit juices, instant coffee, tea)

• Raw vegetables that don't need refrigeration (will last only a few days)

• Ready-to-eat canned vegetables and fruits

• Dried fruits

• Prepared foods (canned soups, beef, spaghetti, tuna, chicken, ham, corned beef hash, packaged pudding)

• Snacks (crackers, cookies, hard candy, unsalted nuts)

• Snack spreads (peanut butter, cheese spreads, jelly)

• Cereals

• Sugar, salt, pepper

• Bread

• Special dietary needs

Baby needs

• Disposable diapers

• Wipes

• Diaper-rash ointment

• Baby medicines

• Extra formula, baby food

Other needs

• Daily medications

• Aspirin or pain relievers

• Vitamins

• Personal hygiene items

• List of phone numbers

• Copy of insurance policy