Essential Items for Hurricane Preparedness

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As Hurricane Beryl approaches, it’s crucial to gather essential items to ensure your safety and comfort during and after the storm. Here is a short list of necessary items for hurricane preparedness:

Essential Items for Hurricane Preparedness:

Water:

• At least one gallon per person per day for at least three days.

Non-Perishable Food:

• A three-day supply of food that doesn’t require refrigeration or cooking.
• Examples: canned goods, protein bars, dried fruits, nuts, and peanut butter.

Medications and First Aid Kit:

• Prescribed medications and copies of prescriptions.
• Basic first aid supplies: bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, scissors, gauze, and pain relievers.

Important Documents:

• Copies of personal documents (insurance policies, identification, bank account records).
• Waterproof container to store these documents.

Tools and Supplies:

• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Manual can opener.
• Multi-purpose tool or basic tool kit.
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio.

Hygiene and Sanitation:

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties.
• Hand sanitizer and soap.
• Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products).

Clothing and Bedding:

• Extra clothing suitable for your climate.
• Sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.

Special Needs Items:

• Infant formula, diapers, and baby wipes if you have an infant.
• Supplies for pets, including food, water, and medications.

Cash:

• Small bills and coins, as ATMs and card readers may not work during power outages.

Emergency Contacts:

• List of emergency contacts and phone numbers.

Miscellaneous:

• Maps of the area.
• Cell phone with chargers (consider a solar charger).
• Whistle to signal for help.

Ensuring you have these items will help you stay prepared and safe during a hurricane. Stay informed and make sure your hurricane plan is ready.

For more information and updates, visit the National Hurricane Center website.

Stay safe!