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Hurricane Supply Kit

Both the National Hurricane Center and the American Red Cross have developed specific guidelines for Hurricane supply kits. A hurricane survival kit is merely a specialized version of your disaster supply kit. It should include provisions to carry you through a week or two after a storm or other disaster. Our hurricane preparation page includes additional recommendations based on experiences of real people who have been through similar situations. Remember, the more water, food, and other items you have the better off you will be in the event of an emergency. You will be able to assist family and friends if needed.

Some companies include pre-assembled survival kits that include water purification tablets and more. They can be useful in addition to your own kit.

Our own version increases some of their recommendations and includes some additional items that are helpful in our experience.

Remember to print hard copy of any documents you need - instructions, tips or anything in case you have no power.

  • Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 7 to 10 days. Katrina and Wilma should have emphasized the importance of having sufficient water on hand. Don't forget some for your pets.
  • Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
    — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
    — foods for infants or the elderly
    — snack foods (Peanut butter; mixed PBJ; breakfast bars; crackers; canned fruit; raisins; chips;
    — non-electric can opener
    — cooking tools / fuel
    — paper plates / plastic utensils / paper cups

    — trash bags and duct tape - useful for clean-up, or patching leaks in an emergency
  • An ax to use if you stay and need to escape from your house - or other uses
  • 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
  • Bug spray, Cortisone for bug bites
  • Sunscreen & Lotion
  • Tarp to cover holes if needed.
  • Bleach
  • Water purification tablets
  • Waterless soap saves water for drinking
  • Flashlight / Batteries
  • Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
  • Battery operated television, with extra batteries.
  • Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods. Make sure you have small bills because it will often be difficult to get change, I you only have a $100 and water is $10 for a case and you are limited to one case, you do not want to have the choice of paying $100 or having no water.
  • Keys to house, cars, boats etc
  • 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. Don't forget your re-entry documents (e.g. stickers or passes). Many barrier islands require some documentation in order to return. Keep important phone number here. You may know them, but a loved one may not.
  • Tools - keep a set with you during the storm. A pocket knife, nails, a hammer and rope are important elements. Towels and buckets are useful too if you develop a leak.
  • 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
  • Hurricane Tips

  • If you can't get cell reception, move to high ground and you may be able to reach towers that are in working condition.

  • Have a non-cordless plug in phone (a no-frills, phone that only plugs into the phone outlet and does not need its own power supply). Often phone lines will work, but without power, corldess phones will not work.
  • Hurricane & Tropical Storm

    Advisory


    National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

    Active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico

    Tropical Depression NANA Public Advisory Number 4-Issued at 1100 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression NANA Forecast/Advisory Number 4-Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression NANA Forecast Discussion Number 4-Issued at 1100 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression NANA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 4-Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression NANA Graphics- Tropical Depression NANA 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
    5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:20 GMT

    Tropical Depression NANA 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
    Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:32 GMT

    Tropical Depression NANA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:46:36 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN Public Advisory Number 1-Issued at 1100 AM AST MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN Forecast/Advisory Number 1-Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN Forecast Discussion Number 1-Issued at 1100 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN Wind Speed Probabilities Number 1-Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 13 2008

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN Graphics- Tropical Depression FIFTEEN 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
    5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:42:04 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
    Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:57 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIFTEEN 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:41:20 GMT

    Atlantic SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENT-
    000
    WONT41 KNHC 131516
    DSAAT
    SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENT
    NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
    1130 AM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

    A BROAD AREA OF LOW PRESSURE HAS FORMED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN
    CARIBBEAN SEA ABOUT 100 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF PUERTO CABEZAS
    NICARAGUA...AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A LARGE AREA OF DISTURBED
    WEATHER. CONDITIONS APPEAR FAVORABLE FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT...
    AND THE SYSTEM COULD BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION DURING THE NEXT
    COUPLE OF DAYS AS IT MOVES SLOWLY NORTH OR NORTHWESTWARD. AN AIR
    FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE
    THE SYSTEM ON TUESDAY...IF NECESSARY. INTERESTS IN NICARAGUA...
    HONDURAS...AND THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA SHOULD MONITOR THE
    PROGRESS OF THIS DISTURBANCE.

    $$
    FORECASTER BROWN/AVILA




    Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook-
    000
    ABNT20 KNHC 131737
    TWOAT
    TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
    NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
    200 PM EDT MON OCT 13 2008

    FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

    THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL
    DEPRESSION NANA...LOCATED ABOUT 1050 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE
    ISLANDS AND ON NEWLY FORMED TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIFTEEN LOCATED
    ABOUT 340 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO.

    A BROAD AREA OF LOW PRESSURE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN
    CARIBBEAN SEA ABOUT 100 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF PUERTO CABEZAS
    NICARAGUA IS ACCOMPANIED BY A LARGE AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER.
    CONDITIONS APPEAR FAVORABLE FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT...
    AND THE SYSTEM COULD BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION DURING THE NEXT
    COUPLE OF DAYS AS IT MOVES SLOWLY NORTH OR NORTHWESTWARD. AN AIR
    FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE
    THE SYSTEM ON TUESDAY...IF NECESSARY. INTERESTS IN NICARAGUA...
    HONDURAS...AND THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA SHOULD MONITOR THE
    PROGRESS OF THIS DISTURBANCE.

    AN YET ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS LOCATED ABOUT A 1100 MILES
    WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS AND FEW HUNDRED MILES
    SOUTH OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION NANA. ALTHOUGH THE THUNDERSTORM
    ACTIVITY HAS BECOME CONCENTRATED DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS...NO
    DEVELOPMENT IS FORECAST SINCE THIS SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BE ABSORBED
    BY THE LARGER CIRCULATION OF NANA.

    ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
    NEXT 48 HOURS.

    PUBLIC ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIFTEEN ARE ISSUED UNDER
    WMO HEADER WTNT35 AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCPAT5.
    FORECAST/ADVISORIES ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER WTNT25 AND UNDER
    AWIPS HEADER MIATCMAT5.

    $$

    FORECASTER AVILA



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