Hurricane Supplies
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- - A lockable “evacuation box” (large enough to carry) that includes the following sealed in waterproof plastic bags
- - Passports
- - A small amount of traveler’s checks or cash and a few rolls of quarters
- - A list of emergency contacts including doctors, financial advisers, clergy, and family members who live outside your area
- - Copies of important prescriptions for medicines and eyeglasses and copies of immunization records
- - Insurance cards
- - Copies of homeowners, flood, or renters insurance and insurance company telephone numbers
- - Copies of deeds, wills, birth and marriage certificates, employee benefit documents
- - A list of bank account, loan, credit card, driver’s license, investment account, and Social Security numbers.
- - 1 gallons of water daily per person – 3 to 7 days worth
- - Blankets, pillows
- - Clothing
- - Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
- - Ready to eat canned foods (meats, fruits and vegetables) and juices
- - Peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, and other high energy snacks
- - Vitamins
- - Medications
- - Special diet foods for infants, elderly, or other special circumstances
- - Disposable plates and utensils
- - An emergency preparedness manual
- - Battery powered radio and/or television
- - Extra batteries
- - Flashlight
- - Portable battery operated DVD player and games for children
- - Books
- - Fire extinguisher
- - Tent, sleeping bag, or blanket
- - Plastic sheeting
- - Pliers, adjustable wrench, tape, and other tools
- - A Texas map with county roads and compass for finding shelters
- - A whistle for the car in case you’re stuck in floodwater
- - First-aid kit
- - Fix-A-Flat
- - Portable grill
- - Car charger for cell phone
- - Extra traditional (not cordless) telephone
- - Cash and credit cards
- - Keys
- - Pet care items
- - Non-electric can opener
- - Cooking tools
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