Are You Ready In The Event of A Hurricane?
🌪 Hurricane & Tropical Storm Prep Checklist 🌧
Be ready BEFORE the storm hits! Here’s what you need for a 3–7 day supply per person in your household:
💧 Water:
• 1 gallon per person per day
• Extra for hygiene & pets
• Store in clean plastic containers
🥫 Food:
• Ready-to-eat canned goods
• Powdered milk, soup, juices
• Snacks, cereals, instant coffee/tea
• Freeze water bottles for ice
👶 For Babies:
• Formula, baby food, bottles
• Diapers, wipes, meds
🐶 For Pets:
• Canned food, litter/newspapers
• Plastic sheets, clean water
💊 Medicine:
• First aid kit, OTC meds
• Prescriptions (ask your doctor about storage)
🧼 Personal Care:
• Toilet paper, soap, hygiene items
• Eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunscreen
🔦 Emergency Supplies:
• Flashlights, batteries, radio
• Non-electric can opener, fire extinguisher
• Cooler, tarp, duct tape, tools
• Cleaning supplies, trash bags
🧥 Other Essentials:
• Sturdy clothes, shoes, gloves
• Blankets/sleeping bags
• Spray paint (to mark your home for insurance adjusters)
📲 Stay Informed:
Sign up for local weather alerts at www.ready.gov/alerts
Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your smartphone
Follow your local EMA, NWS, and news stations on social media
✅ Stay informed. Stay safe. Start prepping NOW before the shelves are empty!
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