Are You Prepared?

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
-- non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
-- foods for infants or the elderly
-- snack foods
-- non-electric can opener
-- cooking tools / fuel
-- paper plates / plastic utensils

Blankets / Pillows, etc.

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs

Special Items - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods

Keys

Toys, Books and Games

Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag
-- insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items
-- proper identification / immunization records / medications
-- ample supply of food and water
-- a carrier or cage
-- muzzle and leash

From the National Hurricane Center.

On today's hurricane preparedness agenda:

• wash our coolers (I may delegate this one to D and S.)
• do laundry (Mondays are our weekly laundry days)
• pick up a few more non-perishables at the grocery store (Tomorrow is supposed to be our fortnightly grocery shopping day.)
• secure miscellaneous items in the yard (such as scrap wood flying projectiles leftover from building those lovely bookcases recently)