Select food items that are compact and lightweight. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).Store one gallon of water per person per day.Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need more.
Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.Make your preparations easier by downloading the checklists included with each category and use them as you shop and store your supplies. Possible containers include a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack, or a duffle bag. Keep the items you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to carry container. You should stock six basics for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. The most important thing you can do as hurricane season approaches is to get yourself, your family and your home prepared.īy starting early, you’ll avoid the rush at home supply stores, grocery stores and other venues typically crowded and often chaotic when hurricane watches and warnings are issued.
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