Not all inclusive, adapt for your needs, especially taking into consideration, infants, elderly, disabled and pets. There IS a lot of stuff here. Don't be overwhelmed, just use good judgement. I would consider buying the largest tarp you can find, a plastic one at the very least. These are only ideas.
Cooking/Lighting:
Matches or lighter
Manual can opener
Flashlights
AAA/AA/C/D Batteries
9 Volt Batteries
Propane
Gas
Gas cans filled-Can you say Hurricane Sandy (NY,NJ)
Portable radio- for information when there is no power
Did you fill your car up BEFORE the storm?
Hand warmers
Candles/hurricane lamp
Did you pull out a couple hundred dollars in cash?
Home Improvement Store:
Duct tape
Lumber (plywood) this is for your windows when they blow out
Tarps (for your roof and windows, should they blow out or leak)
Chain saws, axes, hand saws
Generator
Fire extinguisher
Hammer and nails, screws
Cooking/Lighting:
Matches or lighter
Manual can opener
Flashlights
AAA/AA/C/D Batteries
9 Volt Batteries
Propane
Gas
Gas cans filled-Can you say Hurricane Sandy (NY,NJ)
Portable radio- for information when there is no power
Did you fill your car up BEFORE the storm?
Hand warmers
Candles/hurricane lamp
Did you pull out a couple hundred dollars in cash?
Home Improvement Store:
Duct tape
Lumber (plywood) this is for your windows when they blow out
Tarps (for your roof and windows, should they blow out or leak)
Chain saws, axes, hand saws
Generator
Fire extinguisher
Hammer and nails, screws
Wal-Mart:
Cleaning supplies
Mop
Broom
Dust pan
All purpose floor cleaner
Ajax
Garbage bags (heavy duty)
Paper towels
Hand sanitizer
Dish soap
Bleach
Hand soap
Shampoo
Food
Ice (bring your cooler when you go to the store)
Bread, muffins, bagels, tortillas
Milk
Bottled water
Eggs
Peanut butter
Canned meats: tuna, chicken
Canned soups, chilli, vegetables, stews
Canned beans
Rice
Bullion cubes
Low salt Crackers/cheese, cookies, chips
Fruit cups/ applesauce
Granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky
Cereal
Tableware
Paper plates and bowels (nobaody wants to wash dishes)
Napkins
Plastic forks, knives and spoons
Plastic wrap and/or storage containers
Manual can opener
Gallon-sized freezer bags
Medicine
Vitamins
Toilet paper/feminine supplies
Mosquito repellent
Cleaning supplies
Mop
Broom
Dust pan
All purpose floor cleaner
Ajax
Garbage bags (heavy duty)
Paper towels
Hand sanitizer
Dish soap
Bleach
Hand soap
Shampoo
Food
Ice (bring your cooler when you go to the store)
Bread, muffins, bagels, tortillas
Milk
Bottled water
Eggs
Peanut butter
Canned meats: tuna, chicken
Canned soups, chilli, vegetables, stews
Canned beans
Rice
Bullion cubes
Low salt Crackers/cheese, cookies, chips
Fruit cups/ applesauce
Granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky
Cereal
Tableware
Paper plates and bowels (nobaody wants to wash dishes)
Napkins
Plastic forks, knives and spoons
Plastic wrap and/or storage containers
Manual can opener
Gallon-sized freezer bags
Medicine
Vitamins
Toilet paper/feminine supplies
Mosquito repellent
One of the things that was a God-send during the 3 hurricanes of 2004 we went through was 'glow-sticks' for lighting the house at night. You can purchase these for about $1 each or less in bulk from nicaboyne.com. They are non-toxic, cool to the touch, give off safe light for getting around the house and last 18-24 hours. Please remind people NOT to use anything flamable indoors for lighting. Glow sticks are the only way to go. Use battery lanterns for reading, but glowsticks for lighting rooms and pathways.
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