The most important part of your hurricane plan is a Disaster Supply Kit, that includes the basic life support you will need after a disaster. Prepare to be self sufficient for at least 3 days to two weeks. Stock up today and replenish as necessary:

• Cash (with no power, banks and ATMs may be closed, checks and credit cards unaccepted)  Phone change. $6.50 in quarters fit in a plastic 35 mm film container nicely.
• Two weeks supply of prescription medicines.
• Two weeks supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods
• Drinking water/containers - 3 gal. per person
• Flashlights and 7 sets of batteries for each family member
• Portable radio and 7 sets of batteries
• First aid kit including bandages, antiseptic, pain reliever, etc. 
  Mosquito repellent
• Two coolers (one to keep food; one to go get ice)
• Water purification kit (tablets, plain chlorine or iodine)
• Non-electric can opener
• Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV and lamps, etc.
• Toilet paper, paper towels and pre-moistened towelettes.
• Glass enclosed candles
• Ice
• Maps of the area with landmarks on it

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• Disposable diapers
• Formula, food and medication

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• Dry & canned food for two weeks
• Water (1/2 gallon per day)
• Litter box supplies
• Traveling Cage
• Leash & collar
• Proof of inoculation.

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• Portable camp stove or grill
• Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
• Disposable eating utensils, plates & cups
• Napkins & paper towels
• Aluminum Foil
• Oven mitts 

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• Photo copies of prescriptions
• Photo identification
• Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
• Medical history or information
• Waterproof containers for document storage
• Back-up disks of your home computer files
• Photo or video pictures of property.
  
  Photographs will make it easier for your claims adjuster to make an assessment of what you may have lost due to a disaster. Check with your insurance adjuster to see what they would prefer, photos or video.

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• Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, or air mattresses.
• Extra clothing, shoes, glasses, etc.
• Folding chairs, lawn chairs, or cots.
• Personal hygiene items such as toothbrush, comb, and deodorant
• Quiet games, books, playing cards, and favorite toys for kids.
• Disaster Supply Kit

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• Tools: hammer, wrenches, screw drivers, nails, saw
• Trash bags (lots of them)
• Cleaning supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant)
• Plastic drop cloth
• Mosquito netting
• ABC rated fire extinguisher
• Masking or duct tape
• Outdoor extension cords
• Plastic tarp

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