The best way to be prepared just in case; is to put together a resource kit for you and your family. While most storms don’t cause massive damage, you’ll be prepared in the event that one does. Below is Advocate’s comprehensive list of items to have on hand Just in Case a major storm comes our way.
Emergency supplies for your car:
Jumper Cables
Tools
Spare Tire
Tire Repair Kit
Matches
Flashlight and extra batteries
Shovel
Traction Mats
Extra Blankets
Hazard kit/Road Flair to alert emergency personnel
Ice scrapers
Bag of sand or cat litter for better traction
Cell phone and charger
Emergency Supplies for your Home:
Water (1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days)
Non-perishable foods (canned goods, trail mix, peanut butter, crackers)
Can opener
Disposable silverware, papertowels, papers
First Aid Kit (bandages, pain relievers, tweezers, antibiotic ointment)
Moist towelettes
Portable battery-operated radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Fire extinguisher
Whistle (to call for help)
Blankets
A change of clothing for each member of the family including sturdy shoes
Matches (in a sealable bag)
Plastic bags of various sizes with plastic ties
Basic toolkit or multi-tool
Dust masks
Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to build a wind proof temporary shelter)
Pet food and additional water for pets
Container or Bowl for pet food/water
One week worth of medication for our everyone in your family including your pets
Specialized supplies that are needed such as formula, diapers or feminine products
Waterproof container for important documents such as driver’s license, check book, social security cards, insurance information, birth certificates, etc. in case you need to evacuate and take these with you
Local maps
Paper, pencil and activity books and crayons for kids
Cell phone chargers, inverters and solar charger
A few hundred dollars in cash.
ADVOCATE TIP – Keep this stashed in a safe place. In the event of a major power outage, you may not be able to use credit cards or withdraw money from a bank or ATM.
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