To: Gary105 who wrote (6656 ) 8/27/2011 8:04:40 AM From: GROUND ZERO™ 1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) | Respond to No surprise the stores are out of water early... one should always be ready... we live in south Florida, so we have a hurricane readiness kit and plan which we maintain and refresh all year round... I say a kit, but it's lots of water, stored caned foods which we constantly recycle, batteries, portable radio, portable TV, shovels, plenty of dry ammo, valuable papers sealed in plastic baggies or at the bank safe, a Coleman camping stove for cooking, and so on, we have it all... after hurricane Andrew, many people had to rely on their camping skills for months in order to survive... that was truly a horror, 26 city municipalities were completely blown off the map, not only could people not find their homes, they couldn't even find their streets, everything including landscaping and landmarks were completely gone...National Hurricane Center suggests you have on hand as you ride out a hurricane. It suggests to stock for a week, but we stock for months...nhc.noaa.gov Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices — foods for infants or the elderly — snack foods — non-electric can opener — cooking tools / fuel — paper plates / plastic utensils Blankets / Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderlyToiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radioTelephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone setCash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periodsKeys Toys, Books and Games Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Tools - keep a set with you during the stormVehicle fuel tanks filled Pet care items — proper identification / immunization records / medications — ample supply of food and water — a carrier or cage — muzzle and leash Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices — foods for infants or the elderly — snack foods — non-electric can opener — cooking tools / fuel — paper plates / plastic utensils Blankets / Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderlyToiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radioTelephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone setCash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periodsKeys Toys, Books and Games Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Tools - keep a set with you during the stormVehicle fuel tanks filled Pet care items — proper identification / immunization records / medications — ample supply of food and water — a carrier or cage — muzzle and leash
