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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 a waterproof bag

Have an extra set of keys

Move valuables to the highest level of your home

Protect windows with ply-wood

Secure home entry with sandbags

Bring outdoor furniture indoors

Turn off utilities if you leave

Emergency essentials list
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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