Hurricane Survival Kit Checklist
Hurricane Survival Kit Checklist
Having a basic survival kit on‐hand to sustain yourself and your family after an emergency is an essential part of preparation.
Start your kit by reviewing the lists below to see what you need.
Food Service Needs
Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day: 3‐7 day supply
Non‐perishable food that meets your dietary requirements: 3‐7 day supply
Manual can opener or pop top cans/containers and eating utensils
Juice/soft drinks/instant coffee or tea
Plastic wrap/zip‐lock bags/garbage bags
Paper plates, cups, aluminum foil
Cooler for food storage and ice
Lighter/matches, pots/pans
Camp stove or grill ‐ outdoor use only!
Personal Items
Sleeping bags, pillows, blankets
Lawn chairs, folding chairs, cots
Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, denture care, etc.)
List of emergency contact information
Prescriptions & over the counter meds
Spare glasses, contacts, cleaning solution
Extra hearing aid batteries
Baby/infant needs (diapers, formula,extra clothes, etc.)
Rain gear, hot and cold weather clothing
Closed‐toe work shoes (no sandals)
Sanitation/Clean up Supplies
Water for cleaning
Unscented bleach to disinfect water
Rubber gloves
Wet wipes and waterless hand sanitizer
Toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary supplies
Filter face masks (Dust Mask)
Assorted cleaners and disinfectants
Brooms, mops, towels and rags
Bucket with tight fitting lid for emergency toilet
Pets & Service Animals
Water ‐ 1 gallon per day for each animal: 7 day supply
Cage or carrier for each animal
Food and treats
Toys and comfort items
Clean up supplies
Immunization records and photos Basic Safety Equipment
NOAA Weather Radio
First Aid Kit and Instruction Book
Landline telephone (does not require batteries or electricity)
Battery powered television, radio, clock
Flashlights
Extra batteries
Chemical Light Sticks (to replace candles)
Whistle (to signal for help if needed)
Basic Tools
Basic tool kit (hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Specialized tools for water and gas valves, etc.
Plastic tarps with grommets or roll plastic sheeting
Assorted screws, nails or other fasteners
Duct tape
Canvas or leather work gloves
Miscellaneous Items
Spare keys (home, vehicles, boats, etc.)
Important papers
ID (driver’s license, insurance cards, etc.)
Cash, credit cards, coins, checks
Prepaid telephone cards
Pens, pencils and paper
Maps and evacuation information
Keepsakes, significant photos, etc.
Books, games and other quiet entertainment
Medical Equipment
Medical equipment and assistive devices
Cooler with an ice pack if medications need to be refrigerated
Medical alert tags or bracelets to identify your disability‐related need Disinfect Water with Bleach Use household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper: 9 parts water to 1 part bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Use 16 drops of bleach to 1 gallon of water can be used to treat water in an emergency (do not use scented, color safe, or bleaches with added cleaners).
