Hurricane Kits + Checklists

Emergency Kits & Checklists 

General:

• 2-week supply of medication, medical supplies used regularly and a list of allergies
• List of the style, serial number, and manufacturer information of required medical devices
• Flashlights, do not use candles and be sure to have enough batteries
• Radio Battery operated or hand cranked radio, a NOAA weather radio
• Cash Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm 

First Aid:

• First Aid Manual 
• Sterile adhesive bandages of different sizes 
• Sterile gauze pads 
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape 
• Triangular bandages Scissors 
• Tweezers 
• Sewing needle 
• Moistened towelettes 
• Antiseptic 
• Thermometer 
• Tube of petroleum jelly 
• Safety pins 
• Soap
• Latex gloves
• Sunscreen 
• Aspirin or other pain reliever
• Anti-diarrheal medicine 
• Antacid
• Laxative
• Cotton balls 
• Q-tips

Important Documents:

• Insurance cards
• Medical records
• Bank numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Copy of social security card
• Copies of birth and/or marriage certificates
• Other personal documents
• Set of car, house, and office keys
• Service animal I.D., veterinary records, and proof of ownership
• Information about where you receive medication, the name of the drug, and dosage
• Copy of will
• • *Items should be kept in a waterproof container

Vehicle:

• Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline 

Pet Care Items:

• Pet food and water
• Proper identification
• Medical records/ microchip info
• A carrier or cage
• Muzzle and leash
• Water and food bowls
• Medications
• Supplies for your service animal 

Clothing:

• Include seasonal or rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots.

Phone Numbers:

• Maintain a list of important phone numbers including county emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, a number for out of town contacts, friends & family

Special Needs Items:

• Be sure to include specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly, and those family members with a disability

Food and Water:

• Food
• Enough for at least seven (7) days, nonperishable packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary items
• Non-electric can opener
• Paper plates
• Napkins
• Plastic cups
• Utensils
• Water (1 gallon per person)