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.
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Advisory
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm IDA Public Advisory Number 12A-Issued at 700 AM EST SAT NOV 07 2009
Tropical Storm IDA Forecast/Advisory Number 12-Issued at 0900 UTC SAT NOV 07 2009
Tropical Storm IDA Forecast Discussion Number 12-Issued at 400 AM EST SAT NOV 07 2009
Tropical Storm IDA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 12-Issued at 0900 UTC SAT NOV 07 2009
Tropical Storm IDA Update Statement-Issued at 130 AM EST SAT NOV 7 2009
Tropical Storm IDA Graphics-
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:56:57 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:08:44 GMT
Tropical Storm IDA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:56:09 GMT
Tropical Storm IDA Best Track Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:34:01 GMT
Tropical Storm IDA Forecast Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:34:01 GMT
Tropical Storm IDA Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.5 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:09:09 GMT
Tropical Storm IDA Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.1 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:09:07 GMT
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook-
000
ABNT20 KNHC 071139
TWOAT
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
700 AM EST SAT NOV 7 2009
FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...
THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL
STORM IDA...LOCATED ABOUT 280 MILES SOUTHEAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO.
ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.
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FORECASTER BLAKE
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