Sunday, June 1st was the official first day of hurricane season. Being prepared for a hurricane could save your life. It’s also an example of negative thinking working for you. Now, with the help of KPRC (not that they know or sponsor this…though they could!) I give you their Hurricane Survival Checklist:
Water
18½ gallons of water per person (½ gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
Store water in clean plastic containers
Food
Purchase foods that require no refrigeration and little preparation, such as:
Ready-to-eat canned food with non-electric can opener
Canned juices, canned milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
Snacks: cookies, cereals, etc.
Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea
Lots of ice (you can freeze your water supply)
For Baby
Formula, bottles, powdered milk, jarred baby foods
Diapers, moist towelettes and special medications
Pets
Newspapers or cat litter
Moist canned foods (to preserve water)
Plastic sheets to cover floor of pet’s room
Medicine
First aid kit
Rubbing alcohol
Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid
Extra prescription medication (especially for heart problems and diabetes)
Ask your physician how to store prescription medication
Personal Items
Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
Personal and feminine hygiene products
Denture needs, contact lenses and an extra pair of eyeglasses
Sun protection, insect repellent
Other Supplies
Battery-operated radio, flashlights, non-electric can opener, extra batteries
Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane gas for grills (Use grills outside only!)
ABC-rated fire extinguisher in a small canister
Portable cooler
Plenty of absorbent towels, plastic trash bags
Wind-up or battery-operated clock
Tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, hammer and nails for temporary roof repairs
Cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
Aluminum foil, paper napkins and plates, plastic cups
Can of spray paint (can be used to identify your home by insurance adjusters in case it’s damaged)
At least one change of clothing per person, sturdy shoes, hat and work gloves
Pillows and blankets or sleeping bags
I hope it’s a short and boring hurricane season and that Houston and Southeast Texas are ignored this year. But I won’t bet on it.
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Thanks for the reminder! Now all I need is an airplane hanger to store everything!