December 19, 2019 | Hurricane

Build a Hurricane Emergency Survival Kit [Infographic]

With hurricane season behind us and New Year’s resolutions on the way, it’s never too early to make safety a priority. Having the necessary items in an easy to grab-and-go container or bag is essential to being prepared in the event of a hurricane or other disasters.

Building Your Kit

Here are the basics of a hurricane emergency survival kit:

Additional supplies to consider:

• Multi-purpose tool (scissors, swiss army knife)
• Extra fuel for generator/car
• Towels/wipes
• Sleeping Bags/Blankets
• Sanitation/Personal Hygiene items
• Pet/Baby items

What not to pack:

• Sushi
• Kitchen Sink
• Large Electric Power Tools
• Extra Toys

Storing and Maintaining Your Kit

• Keep in a cool, dry place
• Replace expired items as needed
• Consider keeping one at home, at work and in your car in case you need to grab-and-go in the event of an emergency

 

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