Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

HEALTH AND SAFETY
 Flashlight and batteries: 1 per person
 Liquid soap and hand sanitizer
 Tooth-brushing pads
 Water purification kit
 2-week supply of prescription drugs
 Fire extinguisher
 Extra eyeglasses and sunglasses
 Insect repellent
 Sunscreen
Infant Necessities:
 Infant medicine

 Diapers
 Baby formula
Bottles
First-aid Kit Including the Following:
 Bandages
 Antiseptic
  Tape
 Compresses
 Pain relievers
Anti-diarrhea medication
  Antacids
  Medications for common illnesses

FOOD AND DRINK
 Drinking water: 1 gal. per person per day
 Non-potable water: for hygienic use only
 Propane gas for barbecue grill

 2 coolers for food and ice
 Manual can opener
 Two Weeks' Supply of the Following
 Nonperishable foods
 Plastic tableware and cups
 Plastic wrap and plastic trash bags
 Toilet paper and paper towels
 Wet wipes
 Fuel for folding stoves
 Pillows, blankets & sleeping bags or air
 mattresses (shelters do not provide these)
 Folding chairs or cots

 Extra clothing and shoes
 Personal hygiene items: toothbrush, washcloth, deodorant
 Food, water and ice
 Prescription medications in original containers

 Books
 Toys and/or handheld games

MISCELLANEOUS
 Cleanup supplies: mop, buckets, towels, disinfectant, bleach
 Camera/camcorder (record property before storm & document damage afterwards)
  Extra batteries
 Flat fixer for tires
 Work gloves
 Full tank of gas
 Appropriate clothes for post-storm: hat, closed-toe shoes, dry socks, rain gear
 Animal care (ensure that proper food and water are stocked)
 Cash (ATM and credit card networks might be down)

LEARN MORE

www.fema.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency

www.redcross.org
American Red Cross

www.nws.noaa.gov
National Weather Service

www.noaa.gov
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin.

Important Contact In formation

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Federal Emergency Management Agency
1-800-621-3362
Florida Emergency Information Hotline 1-800-342-3557 (24 hours)
Emergency Housing Programs
1-800-414-1226
Public Housing Programs
1-800-955-2232
Mall Services
1-800-275-8777
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Medicare and Medicaid Issues
1-800-362-1504
Small Business Administration
Individuals: 1-800-621-3362
Businesses: 1-800-659-2955

State

Volunteer Hotline
1-800-354-3571
Florida Power and Light
1-800-468-8243
Lee County Electric Co-op (LCEC) 1-800-282-1643 or 239-995-2121
South Florida Water Management District
1-800-544-2323
Florida Department of insurance
1-800-227-8676
Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline
1-866-966-7226
Banking Issues
1-877-275-3342
Agricultural and Consumer Services
1-800-435-7352
Agency for Work force Innovation Emergency
1-800-204-2418

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

Miami-Dade County Dial 311 for in formation
City of Hialeah Gardens 305-558-4114
City of Hialeah 305-883-5800
Town of Medley 305-887-9541
City of Miami Lakes 305-364-6100
City of Doral 305-593-6725
City of Homestead 305-224-4415
Florida City 305-247-8223
Town of Cutler Bay 305-234-4262
Village of Palmetto Bay 305-259-1234