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Preparing for the storm
Flood maps and water alerts
Storm prep checklist
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Returning home
Financial and legal aid
Volunteering
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Storm Preparedness Checklist
Storm Preparedness Checklist
Complete your storm preparedness checklist to make sure your family is safe and prepared to ride out the storm.
Emergency Communication
Make a family emergency plan
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download a template
Distribute emergency plan to family members and keep a copy in a safe place
Consider a landline with a corded phone
Important Documents
Photo IDs (driver’s license, passports, social security cards)
Personal records (birth, marriage, wills)
Medical records (prescriptions, insurance cards, healthcare providers)
Financial information (bank, debit and credit cards)
Property information (leases, mortgages, deeds, insurance, auto records)
Family photos and keepsakes
Important contact information (family, friends, work, schools, doctors)
Utility bills or mail (to show proof of residence)
Backup above documents to the cloud or flash drive for safe keeping
Add above documents to a waterproof documents bag
Before a storm
Fill your gas tank
Check your spare tire
Get cash
Charge your phone
Plan for different routes to evacuate
Gather important documents in waterproof bag
Have an extra set of keys
Move valuables to the highest level of your home
Protect windows with plywood
Secure home entry with sandbags
Bring outdoor furniture indoors
Turn off utilities if you leave
Emergency essentials checklist
Medical and health needs
Backup medication (at a 7-day supply)
Glasses, contact lenses and eye care items
First aid kit
Communication
Extra cell phone battery or portable charger
Battery powered or hand-cranked AM/FM radio or NOAA Weather radio
Whistle
Tools
Flashlights for each family member
Batteries
Shovel
Portable powered lantern
Multi-purpose tool
Waterproof matches or lighter
Waterproof container
Duct tape
Tarp
Rope
Personal care
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant wipes
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Garbage bags
Dental hygiene items
Change of clothes
Sturdy shoes
Emergency blanket for each family member
Soap
Personal hygiene items
Baby items
Formula
Bottles
Powdered milk
Diapers
Baby wipes
Pet supplies
Pet food and water (7-day supply)
Food and water bowls
Crate or carrier
leash
Pet meds
Cat litter and box
Pet bed
toys
ID
Food and water
4-day non-perishable food supply (dried fruit, nuts, jerky, granola bars, peanut butter)
Hand-operated can opener
Plastic utensils, cups and plates
1 gallon drinking water per person per day
Property protection
Smoke detectors with extra batteries
Carbon minoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Ply-wood for windows
Sand bags
Cleaning supplies
Soap
Paper towels
Large plastic garbage bags
Bleach
Dust protection mask
Rubber gloves
Detergent
Dry/wet vacuum
Entertainment
Board games
Playing cards
Books
Evacuation kit
Plan for a place to stay
Pet supplies
Notify family and friends
Road map
Sleeping bag
Rain gear
Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes
Book, games and toys
Towels
Blankets and pillows
Food and drinks
Car charger
Flashlights
Extra batteries
Waterproof matches or lighter
Whistle
Emergency “go” bag
Backup medication (at a 7-day supply)
Glasses, contact lenses and eye care items
Documents bag
Clothes
Food and water
First aid kit
Cash
Phone and charger
Momentos
Pet supplies
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