STORM EMERGENCY SUPPLIES LIST

Part of living here on the Crystal Coast is dealing with the occasional storm, hurricane or nor'easter when they blow through, and being prepared! Here is a great list of items to have in your emergency supplies!

An emergency preparedness kit should include enough of the following items to last a family for at least 3-5 days:

· Water - 1 gallon per person per day (a week's supply of water is preferable).

· Water purification kit or bleach.

· First aid kit and first aid book.

· Pre-cooked, nonperishable foods, such as canned meats, granola bars, instant soup and cereals.

· Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, soap, baby powder, clothing, blankets, baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices.

· Nonelectric can opener.

· Antibacterial hand wipes or gel.

· One blanket or sleeping bag per person.

· Portable radio or portable TV and extra batteries.

· Flashlight and extra batteries.

· Essential medications.

· Extra pair of eyeglasses.

· Extra house and car keys.

· ABC-type fire extinguisher.

· Food, water, leash and carrier for pets.

· Cash and change.

· Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes.

A generator is a great thing to have on hand, but if you hook it up to your house be sure to have it done by a licensed electrician!! Improperly connecting it can result in electrocution to you or the linemen working to restore power after the storm!

And NEVER operate a generator where it's exhaust fumes can get into the house. That's a deadly mistake many people make.

I just use an outdoor extention cord and run them directly into the house to the refrigerator, a light, and the TV.