two of the most important items in your hurricane supply kit will be food and water to make sure you have enough water. Think of it like this, you'll want one gallon per person per day to last you for at least seven days. Food will have to be non perishable or canned items. Make sure to think of dietary restrictions when packing food to evacuate. And also baby food have needed, make sure you have enough food to last about seven days per person and to pair with the food. Make sure you have plastic plates, plastic utensils and *** non electrical can opener to open canned goods in your first aid kit. Make sure you have things such as bandages, hydrogen peroxide and also other things such as Nia Sporn tweezers, moist towelettes. Remember there's *** chance that you can't take *** shower for *** few days if our area is impacted by *** tropical storm or hurricane, there's *** pretty good chance we might lose power. So make sure of *** flashlight per person per family. But also with that batteries make sure to have different sized batteries for not only your flashlights but also things such as radios or battery powered fans and *** waterproof container. It can even be *** cooler, make sure to put important information and documents such as insurance cards, banking information. You can even have an extra set of house keys and keys in here and also cash. If you are evacuating, that means your pets need to as well make sure to pack at least seven days worth of food and water just like you did for yourself for your pets and also any medication they might need, *** carrier and *** muzzle just in case. And of course when you're evacuating, it's important to remember things such as your raincoat and umbrella and maybe some sturdy gloves or shoes. Evacuating can be frightening, especially the younger Children. And depending on the disaster can keep you from your home for days at *** time. Basic supplies is of course essential. Make sure to have entertainment as well, especially for younger Children or older adults. You can have things like coloring books to color to keep you entertained. Make sure to pack crayons, colored pencils and also magazines, card games for entertainment until life finally returns to norm.
Evacuating the Savannah area for a hurricane? Here's everything to pack for you and your family
In the event of a hurricane, you'll want to pack an emergency kit for you and your family. Here's what should go in it.
Updated: 2:30 PM EDT May 13, 2023
In the event of a hurricane, you'll want to pack an emergency kit for you and your family.One of the most important items in your kit will be food and water. To be sure you have enough water, think of it like this: 1 gallon per person per day. The water is not only for drinking but for sanitation during an emergency. Food will have to be non-perishable packaged or canned items. Make sure to cover special dietary restrictions or baby food if needed. There should be enough food to last each person for at least 7 days.Check out your local forecast here and download the WJCL News App for local weather alerts.WJCL 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Storm names, timing, potential 'hot spots' and moreTo pair with food, pack a non-electrical can opener, utensils and paper plates.A well-equipped First-Aid kit is always essential, but especially during a hurricane emergency. The First-Aid kit should carry Band-Aids, Neosporin, scissors, tweezers, disinfectant wipes, pre-moist towelettes and more. Along with a First-Aid kit, remember prescription medication and medical devices. The chance of your power being impacted by wind and flooding is likely during a storm. Each member of your family should have at least one flashlight. Stockpile extra batteries not only for the flashlights, but also for any other battery powered items such as fans. In a water-proof container place any important documents, medical records, banking information, insurance cards, extra house and car keys and enough cash to last 7 days if needed. And of course, if you are evacuating from your home, have rain gear such as raincoats, boots, and umbrellas in your hurricane kit. You may also want to place sturdy gloves and shoes in the kit too.Below video: WJCL 22 "Surviving the Storm" 2023 Hurricane Special
In the event of a hurricane, you'll want to pack an emergency kit for you and your family.
One of the most important items in your kit will be food and water. To be sure you have enough water, think of it like this: 1 gallon per person per day. The water is not only for drinking but for sanitation during an emergency.
Food will have to be non-perishable packaged or canned items. Make sure to cover special dietary restrictions or baby food if needed. There should be enough food to last each person for at least 7 days.
Check out your local forecast here and download the WJCL News App for local weather alerts.
WJCL 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Storm names, timing, potential 'hot spots' and more
To pair with food, pack a non-electrical can opener, utensils and paper plates.
A well-equipped First-Aid kit is always essential, but especially during a hurricane emergency. The First-Aid kit should carry Band-Aids, Neosporin, scissors, tweezers, disinfectant wipes, pre-moist towelettes and more. Along with a First-Aid kit, remember prescription medication and medical devices.
The chance of your power being impacted by wind and flooding is likely during a storm. Each member of your family should have at least one flashlight. Stockpile extra batteries not only for the flashlights, but also for any other battery powered items such as fans.
In a water-proof container place any important documents, medical records, banking information, insurance cards, extra house and car keys and enough cash to last 7 days if needed.
And of course, if you are evacuating from your home, have rain gear such as raincoats, boots, and umbrellas in your hurricane kit. You may also want to place sturdy gloves and shoes in the kit too.
Below video: WJCL 22 "Surviving the Storm" 2023 Hurricane Special
