ALL HAZARDS GUIDE HURRICANE SUPPLY LIST “The First 72 Hours Is on You” Inside
HENDRY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALL HAZARDS GUIDE HURRICANE SUPPLY LIST “The first 72 hours is on you” Inside Water — at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Food — at least enough for 3 to 7 days, non-perishable packaged or canned food & juices, foods Wind Scale . 1 for infants,elderly or diabetics,snack foods,non-electric can opener, cooking tools, fuel, paper plates, plastic utensils Hurricane Hazards . 2 Bedding — blankets, pillows, cots, blow up mattress, etc. Plan! Prepare! Pass It On! . 3 Clothing — seasonal, rain gear, sturdy shoes, rubber boats, hat Prepare a Supply Kit . 4 First Aid Kit — Medicine, Prescription Drugs, extra oxygen, bandages, sting relief, ointments Preparing your Boat . 5 Special Items — for babies and the elderly Shelter Issues & Pets . 6 Toiletries — hygiene items, moisture wipes, razors, shaving cream, etc. Flashlight I with extra batteries Special Needs/Disabilities Radio — battery-operated and NOAA weather radio Information . 6 Cash — banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods. Utility Tips . 7 Keys, toys, books and games, portable DVD player with movies, iPod — for kids and adults After the Storm . 8 Generator Safety . 9 Important Documents — in a waterproof container Storm Debris Cleanup . 10 Insurance — check your insurance policy to make sure you have adequate insurance coverage to Picking Up the Pieces . 11 replace your home, furnishing, clothing, food, appliances (things are more expensive today), check on flood insurance (you may need it due to wind driven rain — many insurance companies have Questions for ALF . 11 dropped the wind driven rain coverage) it is better to be safe than sorry Roof Repair Tips .
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