Preparing For Hurricane Matthew

HURRICANE KIT

Make sure your hurricane kit includes:

Flashlights & extra bulbs
Battery-operated radio
Battery-operated lanterns
Batteries (in different sizes!)  
Matches 
First aid kit
Duct tape
Rain gear
Clock (wind-up or battery-powered)
Plastic garbage bags
Fire extinguisher
Scissors
Can Opener
Clean clothes
Extra blankets
Heavy gloves

FOOD AND WATER

Pack non-perishable food for each person for 3-7 days.

Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day) 
Bottled juice
Two coolers: 
One for drinks & one for food
Canned foods
Manual can opener
Dry pet food

 
House Checklist

Remove outdoor items
Trim dead branches from trees
Board up windows
Fill gas tanks and extra containers
Get extra cash
Move furniture away from windows
Store important documents in waterproof containers
Extra supply of medicines

MEDICAL NEEDS

Medic-alert tags
Insect-repellent sprays
Feminine hygiene items
Sunscreen
Soap
First aid kit
Prescription medication
Over-the-counter medication
Children’s medicine
Bandages
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic solution
Thermometer
Tweezers

 
 
PREPARE YOUR PET

Your pet will need more than a bag of food in a storm.

Water for 3-7 days

Non-perishable food
Crate/carrier/tank
Leash (non-extendable)
Collar and/or harness
Favorite Toy
Blanket or pillow
Clean litter box
Updated shots and medical records
Microchip with up-to-date contant info
Any medications
Calming aids
Tags
Puppy training pads
Heartworm preventatives
Rain gear