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Here
are the most important items for your disaster supplies kit. Stock
up today and store in a water-resistant container. Replenish as
necessary, especially at the beginning of hurricane season.
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Two-week
supply of prescription medicines
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Two-week
supply of nonperishable/special dietary foods
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Drinking
water/containers - 1 gallon per person, per day (minimum three
days)
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Flashlights
and (seven sets) batteries for each member of the family
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Portable radio
and (seven sets) batteries
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Mosquito
repellent and citronella candles
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Fire
extinguisher (small canister, ABC type) including: bandages,
antiseptic, tape, compresses, aspirin and non-aspirin pain
reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, Syrup of Ipecac
(used to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control
Center)
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Instant tire
sealer
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Whistle and/or
distress flag
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Two coolers
(one to keep food; one to go get ice) and nails, etc.
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Plastic trash
bags
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Water
purification kit (tablets, plain chlorine and iodine)
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Infant
necessities (sterile water, diapers, ready formula, bottles)
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Cleanup
supplies (mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant)
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Camera and
film
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Non-electric
can opener
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Extra
batteries for flashlights, radio, lamps, etc.
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Garbage can or
bucket with tight fitting lid (for emergency toilet)
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Toilet paper,
paper towels, pre-moistened towelettes
If you evacuate,
also take:
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Pillows,
blankets, sleeping bags or air mattresses
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Extra
clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc.
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Folding
chairs, lawn chairs or cots
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Personal
hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
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Quiet games,
books, cards and favorite toys for children
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Important
papers (driver's license, special medical information,
insurance policies and property inventories)
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Precious
commodities before and after a storm: power, banks may be
closed, credit cards unaccepted, and ATMs may not work).
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Charcoal,
wooden matches, grill
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Ice
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