Hurricane Survival Kit

You’ll need a hurricane survival kit if you live anywhere near where a hurricane can possibly occur.

If you live on the coast in the direct path of a hurricane I would recommend evacuating when told to do so. Because of the slow moving nature of these massive storms, there are few options when it comes to hiding from the devastation. The wind and debris slowly peel the buildings apart as the lower levels fill with filthy water.

As slow as a tropical storm is, their paths are not totally predictable. If you live in an area that is questionable for a direct hit and you decided to ride it out, you’ll need a fully stocked hurricane survival kit.

You will need a few large sturdy plastic, waterproof, seal-able containers to pack. If you had to evacuate taking these containers with you could also prove helpful. Here is a comprehensive list of what to pack in your kit. I recommend you pack at least two weeks worth of everything for your entire family. Food items should be unpacked at the end of the season, used, and new food items packed at the beginning of next year’s season.

Water- a gallon per day per person

Food

• Granola/protein bars
• Packages of cookies, candy, dried fruit
• Canned soups and milk
• Crackers
• Peanut butter and honey/jelly
• Powered drink mixes- sweet and coffee and tea

Personal Supplies

• Prescription meds
• Extra glasses, contact lenses
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Soap
• Rain ponchos
• Work goves
• Blankets, Sleeping bags
• Clothing
• Books, cards, etc for entertainment
• Diapers and formula for babies
• Food, water, litter for pets

General Supplies

• Money
• Can opener
• Self powered or battery powered radio
• Self powered or battery powered flashlights
• Battery powered alarm clock
• Batteries
• First aid kit
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Lighter/waterproof matches
• Paper towels
• Disposable eating utensils
• Tools (basic building)
• Trash bags
• Cleaning supplies
• Tarp
• Fire extinguisher
• Duct tape
• Outdoor extension cord
• Spray paint to ID your home
• Whistle
• Phone
• Cooking supplies if you have food that needs to be prepared

Documents

• Photo IDs/Passports
• Back-up disc (or portable hard drive) of home computer
• Medical history paper
• Proof of occupancy- utility bill
• Camera

The documents should be kept in a waterproof, fireproof "safe" box.

Everyone in the family should know where your hurricane survival kit is and what is in it. Some things will have to go in at the last minute- medicines, hard drives, etc. You should have a list of these items on the boxes so you know where to find it.

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