ALERT prepare inventory on this list as a minimum LIST
____
Medicine supply
____ White gas or propane
tanks for lanterns and stoves (dual fuel stove & lanterns can use regular
gas cheap to operate)
____
ESTABLISH A CONTACT PLAN where to meet friends and family where to leave messages
should the phone systems go down.
____
SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS OUTSIDE. get rid of loose objects as they become
projectiles in a hurricane.
____ check
SUMP PUMP and backup power, clear filters, do a test run if not used regularly
____ fill empty milk cartons
and freeze for ice blocks, will give you enough time to slowly deplete
refrigerated items over a few days if long power outage occurs.
____ start taking food and
supply inventory and purchase whats missing
____ backup computer data
and store in safe place while you still have power
____ have a wireline telephone that doesn't run from AC power
IMMINENT move to safe area if likely to hit. Depending on Hurricane Category level you may not be able to shelter in place and have to relocate to a public shelter.
____
portable aircompressor /battery booster from COSTCO is recommended. charge it up
if not charged
____ GENERATOR
monthly test run to keep it in shape, use the fuel preservative additive to stop
the fuel from gumming up. cycle gas supply as much as possible
____
GAS up AUTOMOBILES
____
SPARE GAS for generator/ and have spare oil supply
____
WATER (2 weeks) MINIMUM
____
FOOD (2 weeks) MINIMUM
____
Store valuables in ice chest(waterproof)
____
store STILL PICTURES in zip loc bags in waterproof containers as Military Ammo
Cans, Pelican Cases etc.
____
store VIDEO CAMERA TAPES in zip loc bags in waterproof containers as Military
Ammo Cans, Pelican Cases etc.
____
store HOUSE PAPERWORK insurance policies, titles, ownership papers certificates
etc in zip loc bags in waterproof containers as Military Ammo Cans, Pelican
Cases etc.
____
take PHOTOS of INTERIOR of house for insurance purposes. (turn on date stamp if
camera has one)
____
DOG FOOD/MEDICINE store enough to handle isolation for 2 weeks
____
DOG LEASH/COLLAR (NOTE: animals not allowed in evacuation shelters, may affect
your decision of sheltering)
____ additionally fill bath tub, trash cans etc. for as much (NON POTABLE WATER)
____
can goods, non perishable foods write dates on cans when purchased, rotate
inventory to always have stock
THINGS TO DO IF YOU EVACUATE
____
turn off CIRCUIT BREAKER to house
____
turn off WATER LINE
____
turn off GAS LINE
PERSONAL STORM PACK <72hrs>*
____ First aid kit, aspirin and
any medical supplies for 2 weeks
____ Hat
____ Shoes Socks, fast dry
microfiber clothing light weight
____ Jacket or Pancho light
weight
____ Water bottled small
containers or sealed bags of water (foodland) incase you have to share, no cross contaimination
____ LED Flashlight as single AA
cell CMG Infinity Ultra which will last for days
____ Spare batteries AA (duracell
pack from costco)
____ Zip loc bags
____ wash n dry or purell
____ Knife with can
opener (leatherman juice multitool from costco lighter then others as its
aluminum)
____ leather gloves for debris (costco
or hardware store)
____ AM/FM radio (on that
takes only 2 AA batteries longs or other)
____ watch (water resistant)
____ sunscreen
____ toiletry kit
____ mosquito repellent (deep
woods off)
___ collapsible 5
gal water container (optional)
____ pen, small writing tablet pocket size
____ garbage bags to keep
dry (clothes, valuables etc)
___ potable water purifier tablets (longs
drugs)
___ cell phone and mobile charger
___ AA
batteries duracell rack of them
____ bottled
water 6 bottles
CHILDREN'S SUPPLIES
____
clothes
____
medicines
____
some toys
____
playing cards
____
shoes
____ jacket
____ food but not pudding
RICKS LIST FOR THE WELL PREPARED you should have additional items below and approx cost
____
FREE PLAY
hand crank AM/FM Radio (other brands NO GOOD not the same technology
$ 70 sports authority)
____ LED flashlight (Sure Fire L4 with spare batteries, INOVA X5 or
other whatever you have)
____ LED headlight
(optional PRINCETON TECH
head lamp with xenon bulb, for night movement with hands free $30 Sports auth)
____ STREAMLIGHT LITEBOX
same as fire fighters use, charges off 12VDC or 120V AC last 6-8 hrs one
charge $125
____ NIMH or NICAD
rechargeable batteries and mobile charger (MAHA)
____ 120V DC/AC inverter ~400
watts to run AC charger and low power items from vehicle, charge cell phone, batteries, flashlights($40 COSTCO)
____ MILITARY (ECW) Extended
Cold Weather Jackets and Panchos
____ MILITARY MOSQUITO NETTING
for aftermath
____ KATADYN water filter (change
rain or stream water to potable water)
____ TENT light weight
____ WEATHER RADIO for NOAA
broadcast $30
____ FRS two way radio helpful
for short range communications $50 twin pack Costco get the Motorola brand with
privacy codes
LONG DURATION ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
____ Water purifier or tablets
____ Water storage containers
____ tent & or bedding
____ compact shovel
____ road maps
____ EZ Tarp fold out tarp
shelter
____ Mosquito head gear
____ CASES OF BOTTLED WATER
____ RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WITH 12V CAR CHARGER OR DURACELL PACKS FROM
COSTCO
RECOVERY SUPPLIES
____ Duct tape
____ Tarps
____ Hammer and nails
____ Rope
____ Secure power tools
in waterproof area
____ Extension cords
____ crow bar
CHAIN SAW
____ Gas can
____ Bar oil
____ Engine oil
____ Gloves
GAS STOVE
____ White gas or propane
tanks
GAS LANTERN
____ Lantern
____ White gas
____ Mantles
____ Matches
____ Fuel filter
