What items do you need to survive a hurricane?

Answer 1

Bandages,Medical Tape,Medical Scissors,Alcohol Wipes.

Canned Food Such As: Soups,Peanut Butter,Beans,Crackers,Vegetables, And Other Food That Does Not Spoil Without Refrigeration. Also A Manual Can Opener.

Then Purchase Bottled Water. Make Sure It's Enough For 2 Weeks. Each Person Needs 2 Liters A Day. Also Have Water Prepared For Hygiene And Washing Dishes.

Also Have Repair Supplies. Gather Plastic,Tools,Nails,Duct Tape And Paint.

First Aid Kit: Adhesive Bandages,Bug Repellent,Burn Cream,Aspirin,Pain Relievers,Rubbing Alcohol,Hydrogen Peroxide,And 2 Weeks Required Prescription Medication.

Buy Plenty Of Candles And FlashLights, Each Family Member Needs A Flashlight.

Include Dry Matches,A Lighter,And Batteries.

Place A Portable Self-Generating Radio In The Kit. It Will Provide You Information During The Hurricane.If you don't get a radio that can be hand-cranked or can run on solar power, buy at least seven sets of batteries for the kit. This should keep the radio and flashlights running for two weeks.

Make A Small Bag Of Toiletries For The Family.Include Games,Cards,Books,And Toys.Find A Large Ice Chest.Place Any Food From The Refrigerator Or Freezer In The Chest. If You Get Ice,Dump It Over The Food To Keep It Cool.Prepare For An Evacuation. Every Kit Needs A Fire Or Lock Box. Have rain slickers available for the family to wear during the evacuation. Talk with the family about what to do in case of an emergency. Have an escape route and a rallying point.

Tell the family where the survival kits are located in the house. Make it someone's personal responsibility to grab the kit if your family has to evacuate the house.