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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 - 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 needsBackup medication (at a 7-day supply)
 Glasses, contact lenses and eye care items
 First aid kit
CommunicationExtra cell phone battery or portable charger 
Battery powered or hand-cranked AM/FM radio or NOAA Weather radio
Whistle
ToolsFlashlights for each family member 
Batteries
Shovel
Portable powered lantern 
Multi-purpose tool
Waterproof matches or lighter
Waterproof container
Duct tape
Tarp
Rope
Personal careHand 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 itemsFormula
Bottles
Powdered milk
Diapers
Baby wipes
Pet suppliesPet 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 water4-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 protectionSmoke detectors with extra batteries
Carbon minoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Ply-wood for windows
Sand bags
Cleaning suppliesSoap
Paper towels
Large plastic garbage bags
Bleach
Dust protection mask
Rubber gloves
Detergent
Dry/wet vacuum
EntertainmentBoard 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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