Hurricane Kit Shopping List
By Alyce Hanson, Director of Administrative Services Department

To help you prepare for the beginning of hurricane season (June 1); for the past 12 weeks we have been publishing a weekly shopping list. This list below combines those 12 weekly lists into one. Adjust the list according to your needs and family size. It is recommended that you have enough supplies on hand for 3 – 10 days. You can also find the 12-week list on the City’s website at www.sibfl.net/emergency.asp.

Grocery Store

• 1 gal. water per person per day for 2 weeks (and pets)
• 1 large jar peanut butter
• 1 large jar of jelly or jam
• sandwich bread (freeze ahead)
• instant coffee, tea, powdered soft drinks
• 2 cans ready-to-eat-soup
• 4 cans meat
• 4 cans fruit
• 4 cans ready-to-eat vegetables
• 1 large can of juice
• 3 boxes quick energy snacks (granola)
• 1 box crackers
• dry cereal
• special foods for special diets
• adult vitamins
• pet food, diapers, baby food
• hand-operated can opener
• matches (in waterproof container)
• oven mitts
• disposable eating utensils, plates, cups
• personal products
• 1 bottle of shampoo
• 1 large tube of toothpaste
• 1 box sanitary wipes or liquid sanitizer
• liquid dish soap
• unscented liquid bleach
• ice chest
• large plastic food bags
• plastic wrap
• aluminum foil
• 3 boxes heavy-duty garbage bags
• facial tissues
• 6 rolls toilet paper
• assorted plastic containers with lids
• insect repellent
• sunscreen
• video tape (to record property before & after)

First Aid Supplies

• first aid book
• aspirin and/or acetaminophen
• gauze, first aid tape, assorted adhesive bandages
• assorted safety pins
• scissors and tweezers
• antiseptic
• thermometer
• anti-diarrhea medicine
• rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
• 2 pair latex gloves
• petroleum jelly
• extra prescription medications
• denture care items
• hearing aid batteries
• spare eyeglasses or contact lens supplies

Hardware Store

• flashlights
• battery powered camping lantern
• extra batteries
• portable camp stove or grill
• stove fuel
• charcoal, lighter fluid
• camping or utility knife
• vise grips
• hammers
• screwdriver
• pliers
• crowbar
• hatchet
• handsaw or chain saw, fuel
• heavy work gloves
• assorted nails, wood screws
• smoke detector with battery
• duct tape
• water-proof box –for important papers
• portable am/fm radio (extra batteries)
• blankets for each family member
• whistle
• ABC fire extinguisher
• leash or carrier for your pet
• tarpaulin, canvas for roof repair
• double-sided tape or fasteners to secure objects
• masking tape
• plywood & fasteners to cover windows
• 1 box disposable dust masks
• plastic safety goggles
• broom, mop and bucket
• generator and extra fuel
• local and state road maps

BE PREPARED

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