You should have some basic supplies at home during the June – November hurricane season. We recommend you keep them in a separate hurricane kit, so they are easy to find when you need them. The kit should include such items as:

• Water-at least one gallon per person per day for three days
• Nonperishable food- sufficient for the entire family for one week
• First aid kit
• Medical needs (extra prescription medicines, extra oxygen cylinders, spare batteries for ventilators, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Battery-operated radio
• Blankets and pillows
• Manual can opener
• Portable cooler
• Plain bleach
• Mosquito repellant
• Hard-wired phone; not cordless/electric phone
• Extra cash
• Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs
• Garbage bags (blue Plantation bags and regular lawn bags) and plastic ties
• Hygiene products
• Identification
• Moist towelettes and several towels
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape
• Special supplies for infants including diapers and formula
• Special supplies for pets including pet food and proof of vaccinations
• Crayons, coloring books and small toys for kids
• Toilet paper & paper towels
• Disposable plates, glasses, utensils
• Tools, utility knife and work gloves
• Pens, pencils and writing paper
• Photos of valuables
• Copies of insurance documents, personal ID, credit card and bank account numbers placed in sealed plastic bags
• Other items specific to your family