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What are 5 supplies you should stock up on before a hurricane?

1. Bottled Water & Non-Perishable Food Items o Ready-to-eat canned soups. o Canned vegetables, fruits and meats. o Granola, protein or other high-fiber bars. o Peanut butter, jerky and other high-energy foods.

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When a hurricane is bearing down on your area, you need to do everything in your power to ensure the safety of yourself and your family. Remembering to not take the storm lightly and begin preparations as soon as possible could be the difference between making it through safely and comfortably or running out of hurricane supplies and being stranded. First thing’s first, if a mandatory evacuation order is issued for your area, we highly recommend that you leave as early as possible. Highways and roads leading out of town will be extremely crowded in the hours leading up to the storm. If you decide to hunker down and ride out the hurricane, make sure you have all the necessary hurricane supplies to do so. Power and running water may not return for days or weeks after the initial strike. Keep in mind that stores and gas stations will quickly run out of supplies, so it’s best to stock up weeks before a hurricane is supposed to hit or before hurricane season even starts.

Hurricane Preparedness List

1. Bottled Water & Non-Perishable Food Items

The most important things to have on your hurricane preparedness list are enough bottled water and non-perishable food items to last you and your family at least three days. We recommend securing at least a week’s supply to ensure you’re covered. It’s better to have more than you need because you can still use these items well after the storm passes. Here are our recommended items for your hurricane checklist:

• Bottled water (7-day supply — one gallon per person, per day)

o Boxed juices and flavored drinks to mix it up

• Non-perishable foods (7-day supply)

o Canned vegetables, fruits and meats

o Granola, protein or other high-fiber bars

o Peanut butter, jerky and other high-energy foods

Pro Tip: Avoid comfort and junk foods, such as chips and cookies, as they don’t provide you with adequate nutrition to stay properly energized.

2. Tools & Other Hurricane Supplies

If the power goes out, which it regularly does during hurricanes, you’ll need enough tools, batteries and battery-powered devices to keep you comfortable after the sun goes down and without the electricity. From emergency repairs to simply getting through the night without being bored, these tools and other supplies should be added to your hurricane checklist to get you through the storm.

• AA, AAA and D batteries

• Flashlight and headlamp (free up hands in the dark)

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• Battery-powered radio (tuned to National Hurricane Center channel)

• Battery-powered phone charger

• Pliers, hammer and nails, and screwdrivers with screws (Flathead and Phillips)

• Duct tape or another strong adhesive

• Plastic or paper cups, plates and utensils

• Plastic or glass storage containers

• Portable waterproof container (for important documents such as insurance policies, birth certificates and deeds)

• Board games and a deck of cards

• Generator

• Waterproof clothing

• Sleeping bags

• Clean clothes and blankets

• Candles

• Matches, lighters or waterproof fire-starter

Pro Tip: Avoid using real candles and risking further damage by investing in battery-powered candles with a charger that can be used when the power is out.

3. First-Aid Kit & Sanitation Items

If you sustain a minor injury a first-aid kit and compilation of sanitation items can help to prevent further injury and disastrous infections. Similar to your hurricane supply of water and non-perishable food items, you should also have a seven-day hurricane supply of all the following first-aid and sanitation items.

• Gauze pads and adhesive cloth tape

• Hydrogen peroxide and antibacterial ointment

• Medical scissors and tweezers

• Aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen

• Recently refilled prescription medications

• Non-latex gloves

• Antibacterial hand sanitizer, soap and hand wipes

• Insect repellent

Pro Tip: Keep your first-aid kit and sanitation items in a secure place inside a waterproof container just in case the rain waters get into your home.

Bonus: Extra Fuel

Gas stations within hurricane-affected areas tend to run out of fuel days or weeks before the initial strike, so it’s imperative to ensure you at least have a full tank in your car in the days leading up to landfall. If you have the ability or plan to use a generator, fill up extra containers and keep them in a safe place for later use. Do not use generators inside your home or garage or near doors, windows or vents, as they emit carbon dioxide, which can become lethal to humans if breathed in. The safest way to prepare for a hurricane is to get far away from its expected path of destruction. This will ensure you and your family stay safe. After all, you can repair and replace your home and belongings, but you cannot replace your life.

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