A storm can lead to a major power outage, so having a two-week survival kit is wise. Here are contents you should consider including in your kit.
- Drinking water (5 gallons/person)
- Food (canned/ dried/crackers)
- Baby food/ diapers/supplies
- Pet food
- Manual can opener
- Medicines, glasses/ contact lenses
- Cooler (with ice)
- Grill or camp stove (outdoors only)
- Lantern with extra fuel/flashlights
- Matches/butane lighters
- Extra batteries
- Battery-operated radio
- Phone numbers of places you can go
- Personal IDs
- Bank/insurance policy information
- Sleeping bags/ pillows/blankets
- Books, magazines, cards & games
- Plastic trash bags
- Cash & credit cards
- Cell phone & car keys
- Non-electric clock
- Fire extinguisher
- Toilet paper & towelettes
- First Aid kit
