Hurricane Disaster Preparedness Kit
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Water & Hydration
Essential Items
- ☐Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of 3 days
- ☐Use water purification methods if tap or bottled water is unavailable
- ☐Plan to have portable water filtration for mobility or evacuation
Tips
- • Miami’s humid climate increases risk of dehydration during power outages
- • Apartment residents should have portable water storage since no outdoor tanks
- • Include purification tablets for emergency disinfection
Recommended Products
Reliance Aqua-Tainer Water Container
A 7-gallon water storage container with spigot helps maintain a 3-day supply of potable water for the 5-person household during hurricane-induced outages.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Portable water filter to remove bacteria and parasites, critical if evacuation or water contamination occurs during flooding in Miami’s hurricane conditions.
Food & Nutrition
Essential Items
- ☐Stock at least 3 days of ready-to-eat, non-perishable food for all family members
- ☐Include meals that require minimal water and no refrigeration
- ☐Consider meals suitable for children and adults
Tips
- • Freeze-dried meals with long shelf life are ideal for hurricane emergencies
- • Bulk food supplies help in prolonged outages common in Miami hurricanes
- • Provide kid-friendly meal options
Recommended Products
Ready Hour Emergency Meal Entrees Bucket
Provides 60 servings of emergency meals, enough to feed 5 people for several days during hurricane disruptions and power outages in an apartment setting.
First Aid & Medical Supplies
Essential Items
- ☐Maintain a comprehensive family first aid kit including supplies for cuts, bruises, and infections
- ☐Include items for children as well as adults’ needs
- ☐Plan for medication management and minor injury treatment
Tips
- • Hurricanes increase risk of minor injuries amid cleanup and flooding
- • Emergency kits should be accessible in an apartment setting where medical help may be delayed
- • Keep cold compress for minor swelling and injuries
Recommended Products
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit
A 140-piece kit designed for family use to manage minor injuries, essential for hurricane aftermath when medical services may be delayed.
Emergency Tools & Equipment
Essential Items
- ☐Have tools that assist in flood situations and offer emergency utility
- ☐Portable water filters and other small tools useful in apartment hurricanes
- ☐Consider personal safety and survival gear
Tips
- • Compact emergency equipment suits apartment dwellers in Miami who might need to evacuate quickly
- • Water purification options minimize reliance on uncertain water supply
Communication & Information
Essential Items
- ☐Have a reliable way to receive weather updates and emergency alerts
- ☐Backup power options ensure devices remain operational during outages
- ☐Consider hand crank radios for power-independent communication
Tips
- • Miami hurricanes often involve power outages, so hand-crank radios are essential for reliable updates
- • Weather alerts help decide evacuation or shelter-in-place
Recommended Products
Eton FRX3+ Hand Crank NOAA AM/FM Weather Radio
Hand crank radio with NOAA alerts ensures uninterrupted weather updates and emergency communication during prolonged power outages in hurricanes.
Lighting & Power
Essential Items
- ☐Prepare battery packs or portable chargers for phone and small device charging
- ☐Consider backup power options that do not rely on utility electricity
- ☐Have manual or crank-powered devices where possible
Tips
- • Hurricanes frequently cause power outages lasting days
- • Portable chargers ensure critical electronics like phones and radios remain operational
Clothing & Personal Care
Essential Items
- ☐Include hygiene items suitable for apartment living without running water
- ☐Ensure personal cleaning supplies for adults and children
- ☐Plan for waste sanitation when plumbing may be disrupted
Tips
- • Flushable wipes are vital for hygiene when water is limited
- • Portable toilet enables sanitation if apartment plumbing is unavailable
- • Instant cold compress can aid in comfort with minor injuries
Recommended Products
Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Wipes
Flushable cleansing cloths help maintain personal hygiene during water shortages and limited plumbing access common in hurricane aftermath in apartments.
Reliance Luggable Loo Portable Toilet
5-gallon portable toilet provides sanitation in apartment situations where plumbing may be disrupted by flooding or power loss.
Important Documents & Cash
Essential Items
- ☐Waterproof documents folder or container
- ☐Copies of IDs, insurance policies, medical info
- ☐Cash in small denominations due to possible electronic system outages
Tips
- • Store documents in accessible waterproof sacks
- • Keep cash handy for emergency purchases as power outages may disable card readers
- • Include contact info for all household members and emergency services
Special Needs Items
Essential Items
- ☐Include pet supplies: food, water, medication
- ☐Medical needs: extra medications, supplies specific to household members
- ☐Space constraints in apartment require compact, multi-use supplies
Tips
- • Miami humidity and hurricane conditions can exacerbate medical needs; keep meds secured and accessible
- • Plan pet care as evacuation or sheltering can complicate pet care
- • Carry multi-functional items to save space
Recommended Products
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit
Comprehensive kit supports special medical needs for adults and children in emergencies where professional care may be delayed.
Important Tips & Reminders
- •Prepare early before hurricane season peaks to avoid supply shortages.
- •Tailor your kit to your apartment limitations - compact and multi-use items are best.
- •Regularly check expiration dates of food, water, and medical supplies.
- •Create a family emergency communication plan and practice it.
- •Keep emergency supplies in an easy-access location known to all family members.