How To Use The Shopping Guide 10 Steps To Creating An Effective Hurricane Plan As hurricane season approaches (June 1 – November q Hold a family meeting to discuss the hazards. List 30), all residents are encouraged to get prepared by things that need to be addressed. creating a family hurricane plan and assembling a q Discuss shelter options and decide where you will go if hurricane supply kit. These preparedness steps are key to you live in an evacuation zone and an evacuation order safely weathering a storm, or any other disaster. is given. The eight-week Shopping Guide identifies the basic q Inventory your home possessions and review your items required to comfortably sustain you and your insurance policies. family for 3-5 days following a storm that may leave q Assess your home for vulnerable areas: roof, you without power and potable water. Adding a windows, garage door, landscaping, etc. Hurricane Kit few items to your regular shopping list each week is q Decide where you will store your vehicle, boat or RV. the easiest way to complete your Hurricane Kit with q Decide what actions you need to take to protect your Shopping Guide minimal impact to your budget. home and property and to keep as comfortable as possible during recovery. This Guide also includes information for preparing Broward.org/Hurricane q Determine whether anyone in your home is elderly or a Hurricane Kit for infants, the elderly and pets. has special needs and, if so, make arrangements in A “how to” guide for creating a family plan and advance to accommodate those needs. assembling a first aid kit is also included. q Determine how you will address your pet’s needs. A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners For a comprehensive guide to hurricane preparedness, Be sure to include large animals such as horses visit Broward.org/Hurricane. This hurricane season, in your plans. EM201454107-ENGLISH-06/14 let’s all be Ready – Set – Safe. q Determine your family’s water, food and medical needs and build your hurricane kit according to those needs. Ready. Set. Safe. q Let others know your hurricane plan, either family or friends. Establish an out-of-town contact. First Aid Kit Pet Survival Kit Food Groups For Shopping Guide Assemble a first aid kit. A first aid kit should include: q A crate or carrier large enough for the animal to Bread Group Items Items for Infants & Toddlers q Sterile bandages in assorted sizes stand and turn around Crackers, dry bread sticks, pretzels, melba toast, rice and Include ample amounts of food, formula (water), juice, q 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) q Two-week supply of food, water and any required popcorn cakes, breakfast cereal, dry pasta, nutritional diapers and wipes. If you evacuate to a Red Cross q 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) medication bars, bread (keep frozen until needed) Hurricane Shelter, bring your baby kit along with a q q Hypo-allergenic adhesive tape Bowls (food and water) Meat Group Items stroller, portable crib or play pen. q q Triangular bandages (3) and cat litter Canned or packaged: tuna, chicken/turkey, meat, soup Items for Elderly q q 2-inch sterile rolled bandages (3 rolls) Toys and/or blanket with beans or meat, sardines, beans, chili with meat Kit should include: water and food items that address q Treats or beans, ravioli/spaghetti, ham/pork, stew, Vienna special dietary needs (nutritional supplement drinks, low- q 3-inch sterile rolled bandages (3 rolls) q Rabies certificate and current license sausage, peanut butter and nuts, and commercially sodium food), one-month supply of prescription drugs/ q Scissors q prepared beef or turkey jerky medications/medical supplies, medical history, physician q Tweezers Veterinarian name and emergency contact informaton q Milk Group Items and health insurance information, list of medications with q Needle Photo of the pet with you instructions, list of medical equipment (include model/ (to prove you are the owner) Shelf stable milk, powdered milk (will need extra water), q Moistened towelettes canned and boxed pudding (on grocery shelves, not in serial number), copies of prescriptions. Visit q Cleaning supplies q Antiseptic refrigerator section), nutritional drinks (e.g., Ensure) Broward.org/Hurricane and select RESIDENTS AT (newspaper, plastic Vegetable Group Items RISK for additional information. q Thermometer with ties, towels, q Tongue blades (2) disinfectant), litter scooper Canned vegetables, soups of all types (cup of noodles, Note: Have enough water to reconstitute instant food. q of petroleum jelly or other lubricant canned), canned 3-bean salad Cooking sources include camp stoves and chafing dish/ Fruit Group Items fondue pot with sterno. Purchase ready-to-light charcoal q Assorted sizes of safety pins Canned fruit, applesauce, dried fruits and 100% fruit juice for outdoor grills. Always cook outside. Never use any of q Cleansing agent/soap Comfort Food Items these cooking sources inside your house or garage. q Latex gloves (2 pair) Quick energy snacks (trail mix, granola), fruit bars, q Sunscreen cookies, hard candy, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags

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Grocery Store: Grocery Store: Grocery Store: Grocery Store: q one meat group item q one meat group item q one meat group item q one meat group item q one vegetable group item q one vegetable group item q one fruit group item q one vegetable group item q one gallon of water per person q one fruit group item q one gallon of water per person q one milk group item q one large of peanut butter q one comfort food item q one jar of jelly or jam q one bread group item q one can ready-to-eat soup q one unscented bleach q one can ready-to-eat soup q one roll of paper towels q one box matches in waterproof q one medicine dropper q one hand-operated can opener q one roll of q one package paper plates q one package of paper cups q one package paper napkins q one bottle hand sanitizer q baby supplies* q baby supplies* q sanitary wipes or other Other Supplies: hygiene products* Other Supplies: q self-starting charcoal, sterno or propane for Other Supplies: Other Supplies: q one flashlight with batteries* grill or camp stove q one portable am/fm radio – q one flashlight with batteries* q tarpaulin for temporary roof repairs q pliers battery-operated or hand crank q heavy-duty work gloves q utility knife q plastic safety /goggles q hatchet or axe q first aid kit supplies q sunscreen (SPF 15 or more) q outdoor extension cords q roll of duct tape q waterproof container for insurance and bank documents, important contracts, proof of occupancy, inventory of belongings*

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Grocery Store: Grocery Store: Grocery Store: Grocery Store: q one meat group item q one meat group item q one meat group item q one meat group item q one vegetable group item q one gallon of water per person q one vegetable group item q one vegetable group item q one fruit group item q one bread group item q one milk group item q one gallon of water per person q one bread group item q one box sanitary wipes* q one box cereal q one box heavy-duty garbage bags q one can of ready-to-eat soup q one roll heavy-duty aluminum foil q one can ready-to-eat soup q one package plastic eating utensils q one box large resealable food storage bags q one package paper bowls q one comfort food group item q one roll paper towels q baby supplies* q plastic trash bags and ties q baby supplies* Other Supplies: Other Supplies: Other Supplies: Other Supplies: q flashlight with batteries* q extra batteries for radio* q assorted nails q extra batteries for flashlights* q waterproof portable with q first aid kit supplies q one flashlight with batteries* q hammer for Hurricane Kit supplies q fire extinguisher q hardline telephone with jack (not cordless) q disposable aluminum pans q mosquito repellent with DEET q games and puzzles for children q heavy work gloves

8 Week Hurricane Kit Shopping Guide Note: Suggested list for a family of four. Add extra items depending on your family size. Ready. Set. Safe. Quick Tip: Gather before the storm: money*, prescription medicines*, fuel for vehicle, important documents*, photo inventory of belongings*, proof of occupancy* *If you are planning to evacuate to an emergency shelter, be sure to take these items with you.