What your hurricane kit should have

·         7-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day, including pets)

·         A manual can opener

·         Battery-powered portable television or radio with extra batteries

·         Flashlight with extra batteries

·         First aid kit and manual

·         Sanitation and hygiene items, such as instant hand sanitizing gel, disinfectant wipes, moist towelettes, toilet paper, and feminine hygiene products

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves

·         Thermometer with batteries, if required

·         Matches in a waterproof container

·         Whistle

·         Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils

·         Cash

·         Extra clothing, blankets and sleeping bags

·         Photocopies of identification, insurance, prescriptions, household inventory, credit cards and your utility bill

·         Copies of important documents such as birth certificates, adoption certificates, marriage licenses, divorce papers, Social Security cards, passport, green cards, will, insurance policies (home, auto, life, health, etc.), bank statements

·         Prescription medications, eyeglasses, contact lens solution and hearing aid

·         Batteries

·         Type ABC fire extinguisher

·         Telephone that is not dependent on electricity and/or a cell phone

·         Formula, baby food, diapers and pacifiers

·         Pet carriers, leashes, shot records, and food for each animal evacuating with you

·         Tire repair kit, booster cables, pump and flares

·         Toys and games for children

·         Mosquito repellent

·         Sunscreen (45 SPF recommended)