What supplies do you need to survive a hurricane?

What supplies do you need to survive a hurricane?

What supplies do you need to prepare for a hurricane?

• Water: At least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day.
• Food: At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food.
• Flashlight.
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries.
• First aid kit.

What is a hurricane preparedness kit?

Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home). Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home). Flashlight. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible). Extra batteries.

What are the emergency procedures for hurricanes?

Stay Safe During a Hurricane

• Determine how best to protect yourself from high winds and flooding.
• Take refuge in a designated storm shelter, or an interior room for high winds.
• If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building.
• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.

How do you get prepared for a hurricane?

Follow these important hurricane preparedness tips from CDC:

1. Prepare for a hurricane: Take basic steps now to ensure your safety should a storm hit.
2. Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can.
3. Get emergency supplies: Stock your home and your car with supplies.
4. Make a plan: Create a family disaster plan.

How do you prepare for a Category 1 hurricane?

Tips: Make sure your home emergency preparedness kit is up to date; gas up your portable generator; and be ready to treat sick and storm-damaged trees. In addition to roof and siding damage, expect downed trees to block roads and power outages to last from several days to weeks.

How can kids prepare for a hurricane?

BEFORE A HURRICANE:

1. Have a disaster plan.
2. Have a pet plan.
3. Board up windows.
4. Bring in outdoor objects that could blow away.
5. Make sure you know which county or parish you live in.
6. Know where all the evacuation routes are.
7. Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car.

Should I board up for a Category 1 hurricane?

Board up preparation should be done ahead of time, before hurricane season arrives. That way, it just becomes a matter of execution once the storm is on the radar and your community is in the crosshairs.

What should be on a hurricane supply list?

Hurricane Food and Supply List During hurricane season, your emergency plan should include a list of items that you can keep stocked in your home. This hurricane preparedness grocery list should include a first aid kit, water, non-perishable foods and other supplies you may need if you evacuate or stay home during a storm.

How to prepare your home for a hurricane?

Get your home ready. 1 Clear your yard. Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage your home. 2 Cover up windows and doors. 3 Be ready to turn off your power. 4 Fill clean water containers with drinking water. 5 Check your carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s battery to prevent CO poisoning

What to do if you lose your water supply during a hurricane?

Fill clean water containers with drinking water. You’ll want to do this in case you lose your water supply during the storm. You can also fill up your sinks and bathtubs with water for washing. Check your carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s battery to prevent CO poisoning

What should I put on my roof after a hurricane?

Plastic Sheeting/Tarps: After a hurricane, you can use plastic sheeting or tarps to cover any holes or damage to your roof until it can be fixed. Make sure your tarps are in good condition; heavy winds can easily damage them.