Supply Checklist
If the items cannot be rinsed off, place them in waterproof containers. Your supplies should last you two weeks.

. Can Opener - manual.
. Disposable cups, plates and utensils (saves on water).
. Paper Towels and Baby Wipes
. Ice
. Gallon Zip-Lock Bags for making ice and waterproofing items.
. Large Garbage Bags to collect refuse and waterproof items.
. Cooking Facilities - Grill, charcoal and lighter fluid; gas grill and extra propane refills; fondue pot with sterno refills.
. Matches in a waterproof container.
. Food Supplies for at least seven days, preferably two weeks: Canned goods: meat, fish, fruit, soup, veggies (use liquids for cooking). Other Foods: peanut butter, jelly, bouillon cubes, fresh fruit, bread, cereal, ice, crackers, chips, peanuts, cheese, dried foods. Powdered or canned beverages (coffee, powered milk with chocolate syrup, cola, punch, fruit juices). Bottled Water (1-1/2 gallons per person for seven days).
. Bleach for water purification (not the scented kind) or cleanup. Must not contain cleaning agents. Sodium Hypochlorite must be the only active ingredient.
. Eyedropper for measuring bleach.
. Tincture of Iodine (2%) for first aid kit and water purifying.
. Soap in a plastic container.
. Toiletries - one month supply: toilet paper, aspirin, antacid tablets, anti-diarrhea medicine, cough medicine, sun screen, Chapstick
. Bug Repellant
. Pet Food and Cat Litter. Pet Carrier
. Film for camcorder and camera.
. Cash or Traveler’s Checks.
. Prescriptions refilled.
. Needle and Thread
. First Aid Kit and Manual: (3) rolls gauze adhesive bandages (assorted sizes), gauze pads (2 and 3 inch), adhesive tape, cotton swabs, moistened towelette packets, antiseptic ointment, tincture of iodine, hydrogen peroxide, burn ointment, rubbing alcohol, ammonia inhalants, scissors, needle, safety pins, thermometer, tweezers. Watertight container with copy of homeowner’s flood and auto policies, agent’s telephone number, and other important papers. The originals should be in your safe deposit box. Fill car and fuel cans.
. Unleaded Gas and Mantles for Lantern.
. Propane for gas grill. Refills cost $10-$20 and cooks dozens of meals. Extra tanks cost $25.
. Batteries - Two sets for every item you plan to use. One alkaline battery will last for 24 hours with continuous use; regular zinc carbon batteries will only last 2 to 4 hours during continuous use. Regular batteries should be used for flashlights and other items which do not draw much power.
. Portable Radio
. Portable TV with extra batteries (battery consumption is high).
. Flashlights with extra batteries & bulbs
. Hurricane Lamps and oil

Additional Items for Immediate Repair & Recovery

. Caulking to seal drain on tub and sinks (silicone type for easy removal).
. Fuel for generator or chain saw.
. Latex Gloves
. Household cleaners and disinfectants for cleanup.
. Fire Extinguisher (fully charged).
. Duct Tape for securing broken windows.
. Extra Shutter Fasteners and Bolts
. Drill and Screwdriver Bits and Adaptor for Bolts for installing shutters.
. 1/2" CDX Exterior Plywood and Hardware (1/4" machine screw anchors or lead shields, large deep lag bolts, roofing nails and tin tabs) for securing windows and patching holes in the roof.
. Roofing Tar and Tarpaper (or self-adhesive roofing paper) for a Category 3 and above storm.
. Plastic covering (or tarpaulin, visqueen, canvas) for large holes in the roof, broken windows, making tents and to cover furniture.
. Rope or Heavy Cord for clothesline and securing boats.
. Ground Anchors to secure boat and tool shed.
. Hammer and Nails
. Screwdrivers
. Razor knife
. Emergency Generator. $200 for a 750 watt model that will run a few light bulbs to $2,000 for an 8,000 watt that will run everything in your house. A 4,000 watt model will run a small A.C., refrigerator and lights. A fuel tank larger than 5 gallons is preferable because it runs longer. Five gallons will be needed  to run the generator all night long. Also, the generator should have an Oil Alert Switch to indicate the oil level. DO NOT connect to the house circuitry, use extension cords.
. Heavy Duty Extension Cords for generator connection to appliances.
. Chain Saw -Small ones start at $100. Get one with a 12-14 inch chain - it will give 2-3 days of steady cutting before the chain has to be replaced. Extra chains cost $8-$14.
. Axe or Hatchet and Handsaw
. Crowbar
. Work Gloves