Hurricane Preparedness

Have You Begun Hurricane Preparations?

Deacon Ed Rosenlieb our former Diocesan Disaster Coordinator created the following list of items for a hurricane prepardness kit. He begins with a list of items needed – at minimum – for an at-home supply kit:

• Two flashlights
• A battery operated radio
• Six extra sets of batteries
• A cooler and freezer packs to keep food cold
• Candles, matches, and lighter. Some of us have old kerosene lanterns to supplement the lighting need
• Fire extinguisher and a back-up box of baking soda.
• A two-week supply of prescription medicines
• For infants: two weeks of diapers, formula, bottles
• An updated medicine kit (aspirin, antacids, iodine, bandages, antibacterial ointment, insect repellant, scissors, tape)
• A first aid kit to include a first aid book.
• A tarp
• Towels (three per person)
• Camera with batteries
• Camp stove or grill with fuel or charcoal grill, charcoal and starter
• Kitchen utensils, old pans (for camp stove or grill), plastic knives, forks, and spoons, a hand can opener and bottle opener.
• Cell phone (with battery charger)
• 14 days worth of drinking water per person.
• Plan to fill your bath tubs with water for bathing and flushing needs
• A water purification kit (You can purchase at camping supply stores)
• 14 days worth of nonperishable foods in cans or sealed containers.
• A box of large plastic trash bags.
• A box of locking top, one gallon plastic bags. (handy for storing important papers and documents)
• Duct tape