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As we enter the 2008 hurricane season residents should have enough supplies on hand to survive for at least three days after a hurricane hits. Here’s a checklist of the basic items for a disaster supplies kit that will help you survive the first 72 hours:




□ Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day.
□ Enough nonperishable food for at least the first few days.
The ideal: two weeks’ worth.
□ Comfort food (cookies, pastries) to relieve stress.
□ Toilet paper, paper towels, plastic tableware and cups, wet wipes,
plastic wrap, plastic trash bags.
□ Two coolers: one for food, one for ice.
□ Manual can opener.

□ A flashlight and batteries for each family member.
□ First-aid kit: bandages, antiseptic, tape, compresses,
pain relievers, anti-diarrhea, medication, antacid.
□ Medication for routine illnesses such as colds.
□ Liquid soap, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, toothbrushing pads.
□ Water purification kit.
□ Two-week supply of medications.
□ Fire extinguisher.
□ Infant necessities: medicine, diapers, formula, bottles, wipes.

□ Cleanup supplies: mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant, bleach, for demolding.
□ Camera or camcorder to properly record property before the storm and document damage.
□ Extra batteries.

□ Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses. Shelters provide no sleeping facilities.
□ Folding chairs or cots.
□ Extra clothing and shoes.
□ Personal hygiene items: tooth-brush, washcloth, deodorant, etc.
□ Food, water, ice.
□ Prescription medications in their original containers.
□ Books, handheld games, cards, toys, needlework.
□ Cash. ATMs, credit-card networks might be down.

□ Fill you car’s gas tank.
□ Extra eyeglasses; sunglasses.
□ Insect repellent.
□ Sunscreen.
□ Appropriate clothes for after the storm passes: closed-toe shoes, dry socks, rain gear, hat.
□ Flat fixer for tires.
□ Work gloves.

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