2020 Hurricane Guide: What to buy for your disaster kit

Jun. 14--First-aid supplies

--First-aid kit and manual

--Hand wipes or hand sanitizer

--Antiseptic wipes

--Cold pack

--Scissors

--Tweezers

--Cotton balls

--Thermometer

--Sunscreen

--Bandages

Equipment, tools & food

--NOAA weather radio, portable battery-powered or hand-cranked radio or television, extra batteries

--Jumper cables for car

--Flashlight and extra batteries

--Signal flare

--Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches)

--Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel and other tools

--Duct tape and scissors

--Plastic sheeting

--Work gloves

--Paper, pen and pencils

--Needles and thread

--Battery-operated alarm clock

--Small canister, ABS-type fire extinguisher

--Water purification tablets in plastic bag

--Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils

--All-purpose knife

--Manual can opener

--Small cooking stove

--Cans of cooking fuel

--Aluminum foil, plastic wrap

--Resealable plastic bags

--Sugar or artificial sweetener, salt and pepper

--Miscellaneous items: cards, games, books and toys for kids

--Food and water for 3 to 5 days

--Water (1 gallon per person per day)

--Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and soups

--Canned or boxed juice or milk

--Powdered milk

--High-energy foods

Non-prescription & prescription medicine

--Antibacterial ointment

--Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever

--Anti-diarrhea medication

--Vitamins

--Prescription drugs (two-week supply) and copy of prescriptions

--Dentures, cleaning solutions

--Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses and cleaning solution

--Hearing aid, extra batteries

--Medical support equipment

Clothing & bedding

--Several complete changes of clothes

--Extra pair of sturdy shoes or boots

--Rain gear

--Hat

--Jackets

--Extra socks

--Sunglasses

--Blankets/sleeping bags & pillows

--Folding cot or lawn chair

Sanitation/ hygiene supplies

--Towelettes, body wipes, soap, hand sanitizer

--Washcloths and towels

--Toothbrush and toothpaste

--Deodorant

--Razors, shaving cream

--Lip balm, insect repellent

--Sunscreen

--Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags

--Medium-size bucket with lid

--Disinfectant, chlorine bleach

--Feminine supplies

--Toilet paper

--Diapers, disposable and incontinence supplies

--Mirror

Documents & keys

--Personal identification

--Cash and coins

--Credit cards

--Extra set of house, car keys

Photocopies of the following stored in waterproof, plastic bags

--Birth certificate

--Marriage certificate

--Driver's license

--Social Security cards

--Passports

--Wills, including living wills and advance directives

--Deeds

--Insurance papers (property, health and life)

--Immunization records and copies of prescriptions

--Name, phone number, address of doctors, pharmacists, caregivers, home health care agencies

--Written instructions regarding your medical care

--A list of models and serial numbers for medical equipment (pacemakers, feeding pumps, home IV units, Braille or lower vision equipment, etc.)

--Bank and credit card account information

--Stocks and bonds

--Phone numbers and addresses for family, friends

Pet supplies

--Extra food (stored in sturdy containers)

--Cleaning supplies

--Pet carrier (labeled)

--Medication, pet first-aid supplies

--Pet medical records/ vaccine records and veterinarian contact information

--Leashes, collars, harnesses and muzzles

--Pet dishes, litter pan, litter and plastic bags

--Toys and blankets

--Proof of ownership

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