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Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Supplies Kit

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You need, at least, the basic supplies listed below stored in plastic containers with lids:
  • 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).
    • Suggestions - you may be without power so don't rely on cooking/microwaving
      • Pop top canned foods
      • Peanut butter
      • Nuts, granola bars
  • Flashlight
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight with radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
  • Extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
    • hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc
  • Sanitation and personal hygiene items
  • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
  • Cell phone with chargers
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Extra cash
  • Map(s) of the area
  • Manual can opener
  • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
  • Games and activities for children
  • Pet supplies - see detailed list on this page
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys
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Be ​Red Cross Ready with The American Red Cross
Hurricane Safety Checklist
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Here are some great sites to purchase disaster preparedness supplies
  • American Red Cross Store
  • Stealth Angel​
Sun Sentinel Article helps you create a customized shopping list for your family!
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  • Home
    • Services
    • LTRC Partners
    • Community Impact
    • Contact Us
  • Preparedness
    • Disaster Resources
    • Disaster Frequently Asked Questions
    • Disaster Plan for Family
    • Disaster Plan for Business
    • Disaster Supply Kit
    • Have a Pet Plan
    • Evacuation - Sheltering
    • Vulnerable Population Registry
    • Kids Corner
  • Recovery
    • CDBG-DR
    • Rebuild FL
  • Surfside
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Resources for the Public
    • COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
  • Events
  • Volunteers
    • C.E.R.T.
    • American Red Cross
    • United Way Broward County
    • HandsOn Broward
    • Rebuilding Together Broward County
  • Members