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Hurricane Supply Kit

Both the National Hurricane Center and the American Red Cross have developed specific guidelines for Hurricane supply kits. A hurricane survival kit is merely a specialized version of your disaster supply kit. It should include provisions to carry you through a week or two after a storm or other disaster. Our hurricane preparation page includes additional recommendations based on experiences of real people who have been through similar situations. Remember, the more water, food, and other items you have the better off you will be in the event of an emergency. You will be able to assist family and friends if needed.

Some companies include pre-assembled survival kits that include water purification tablets and more. They can be useful in addition to your own kit.

Our own version increases some of their recommendations and includes some additional items that are helpful in our experience.

Remember to print hard copy of any documents you need - instructions, tips or anything in case you have no power.

  • Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 7 to 10 days. Katrina and Wilma should have emphasized the importance of having sufficient water on hand. Don't forget some for your pets.
  • Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
    — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
    — foods for infants or the elderly
    — snack foods (Peanut butter; mixed PBJ; breakfast bars; crackers; canned fruit; raisins; chips;
    — non-electric can opener
    — cooking tools / fuel
    — paper plates / plastic utensils / paper cups

    — trash bags and duct tape - useful for clean-up, or patching leaks in an emergency
  • An ax to use if you stay and need to escape from your house - or other uses
  • Blankets / Pillows, etc.
  • Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
  • First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
  • Special Items - for babies and the elderly
  • Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
  • Bug spray, Cortisone for bug bites
  • Sunscreen & Lotion
  • Tarp to cover holes if needed.
  • Bleach
  • Water purification tablets
  • Waterless soap saves water for drinking
  • Flashlight / Batteries
  • Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
  • Battery operated television, with extra batteries.
  • Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods. Make sure you have small bills because it will often be difficult to get change, I you only have a $100 and water is $10 for a case and you are limited to one case, you do not want to have the choice of paying $100 or having no water.
  • Keys to house, cars, boats etc
  • Toys, Books and Games
  • Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag
    — insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Don't forget your re-entry documents (e.g. stickers or passes). Many barrier islands require some documentation in order to return. Keep important phone number here. You may know them, but a loved one may not.
  • Tools - keep a set with you during the storm. A pocket knife, nails, a hammer and rope are important elements. Towels and buckets are useful too if you develop a leak.
  • Vehicle fuel tanks filled
  • Pet care items
    — proper identification / immunization records / medications
    — ample supply of food and water
    — a carrier or cage
    — muzzle and leash

    • Hurricane Tips

  • If you can't get cell reception, move to high ground and you may be able to reach towers that are in working condition.

  • Have a non-cordless plug in phone (a no-frills, phone that only plugs into the phone outlet and does not need its own power supply). Often phone lines will work, but without power, corldess phones will not work.

    • Hurricane & Tropical Storm

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    Advisory


    National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

    Active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico

    Tropical Storm EARL Public Advisory Number 39-Issued at 1100 PM EDT FRI SEP 03 2010

    Tropical Storm EARL Forecast/Advisory Number 39-Issued at 0300 UTC SAT SEP 04 2010

    Tropical Storm EARL Forecast Discussion Number 39-Issued at 1100 PM EDT FRI SEP 03 2010

    Tropical Storm EARL Wind Speed Probabilities Number 39-Issued at 0300 UTC SAT SEP 04 2010

    Tropical Storm EARL Graphics- Tropical Storm EARL 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
    5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:33:08 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
    Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:09:31 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics- Tropical Storm EARL Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics Image
    Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics last updated Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:52:28 GMT

    Hurricane Local Statement for Boston, MA-Issued at 1131 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Hurricane Local Statement for Portland, ME-Issued at 1115 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Hurricane Local Statement for Caribou, ME-Issued at 1051 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Hurricane Local Statement for New York City, NY-Issued at 816 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Hurricane Local Statement for Philadelphia, PA-Issued at 522 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Hurricane Local Statement for Wakefield, VA-Issued at 457 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    Tropical Storm EARL 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:32:18 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Best Track Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:32:28 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Best Track Information (.kmz)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:32:28 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Forecast Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:32:30 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.5 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:12 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.1 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:10 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:52:59 GMT

    Tropical Storm EARL Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics (.kmz)-GIS Data last updated Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:53:36 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Public Advisory Number 18-Issued at 1100 PM AST FRI SEP 03 2010

    Tropical Depression FIONA Forecast/Advisory Number 18-Issued at 0300 UTC SAT SEP 04 2010

    Tropical Depression FIONA Forecast Discussion Number 18-Issued at 1100 PM AST FRI SEP 03 2010

    Tropical Depression FIONA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 18-Issued at 0300 UTC SAT SEP 04 2010

    Tropical Depression FIONA Graphics- Tropical Depression FIONA 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image
    5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:33:42 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
    Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:09:55 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:32:56 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Best Track Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:31:23 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Best Track Information (.kmz)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:31:23 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Forecast Information (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:33:56 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.5 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:12 GMT

    Tropical Depression FIONA Wind Speed Probabilities - 0.1 Degree Multiple Basins (.shp)-GIS Data last updated Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:10 GMT

    Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook-
    000
    ABNT20 KNHC 032353
    TWOAT
    TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
    NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
    800 PM EDT FRI SEP 3 2010

    FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

    THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON HURRICANE
    EARL...LOCATED ABOUT 155 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF NANTUCKET
    MASSACHUSETTS...AND ON RECENTLY DOWNGRADED TROPICAL DEPRESSION
    FIONA...LOCATED ABOUT 100 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF BERMUDA.

    SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS HAVE INCREASED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE
    REMNANT LOW OF GASTON...WHICH IS LOCATED ABOUT HALFWAY BETWEEN THE
    CAPE VERDE ISLANDS AND THE LESSER ANTILLES. ENVIRONMENTAL
    CONDITIONS ARE CONDUCIVE FOR GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT...AND A TROPICAL
    DEPRESSION COULD RE-FORM DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AS THE
    SYSTEM MOVES WESTWARD AT AROUND 10 MPH. THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE
    ...60 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE AGAIN
    DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

    SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE
    LOCATED BETWEEN THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA AND THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
    HAVE CHANGED LITTLE THIS EVENING. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS APPEAR
    MARGINALLY CONDUCIVE FOR SOME SLOW DEVELOPMENT DURING THE NEXT
    COUPLE OF DAYS. THERE IS A MEDIUM CHANCE...30 PERCENT...OF THIS
    SYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS AS IT
    MOVES NORTHWESTWARD NEAR 10 MPH.

    ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
    NEXT 48 HOURS.

    $$
    FORECASTER ROBERTS/BRENNAN


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