Palm Beach County Hurricane Survival Guide

Emergency Supply Kit Shopping List

at a time before an event, can reduce the stress of recovery by avoiding long lines and empty shelves. Get a Head Start & Be Prepared!

Keep in a Waterproof Portable Container

• C redit card account numbers and companies

• Pas s ports , s ocial s ecurity cards , immunization records • B ank account numbers

• Will, ins urance policies , contracts , deeds , s tock s , and bonds

• Inventory of valuable hous ehold goods , important telephone numbers • F amily records (bir th, marriage, death certificates)

E veryone needs to prepare for emergency situations, but shopping

for supplies can be expensive and strenuous. S hopping for items a little

TO DO LIST

Palm B each County

Palm B each County

Obtain cas h or travelers check s E s tablis h an out-of-s tate contact call in cas e of emergency t o

Public S afety Department

Divis ion of Emergency Management www.ReadyPBC.com

K now the dis as ter plan of your child’s s chool or daycare

Trim trees and s tore loos e objects Ins tall/ tes t your smoke detector Us e a video camera to tape the

Photocopy important papers and s tore s afely

Make plans to board your pet if you plan to go to a s helter

Before the Season Starts Make a family plan. Who does

what and where will your family ride out the s torm Locate your water meter and electrical s hutoff

contents of your home and s tore videotape with a friend who lives out of town

B oard of County Commis s ioners

In accordance with the provisions of the ADA, this brochure can be made available in an alternate format. Contact Emergency Management at (561) 712-6400. Rev. 06/14

Storage Week 2 Food Week 1

Cleaning & Supplies Week 4 Health & First Aid Week 3

2 Packages of eating utensils , paper cups , paper plates F acial tis s ues (i.e. K leenex ) 2 R olls of paper towels 4 R olls of toilet paper Liquid dis h s oap Mos quito repellent Matches

3 B oxes heavy-duty garbage bags Waterproof portable plas tic container with lid Preserving Food &

2 Pairs of latex gloves B room, mop, and bucket Uns cented liquid bleach Use What You Have

Important Documents

2 B oxes of large plas tic zip bags Plas tic wrap 2 R olls of aluminum foil

A s s orted plas tic containers with lids

adequate supply on hand, you will not need to purchase them when you go shopping.

S tock up on personal care and cleaning items. Check your supplies now to make sure you have these supplies on hand. Don’t forget disposable plates, cups and utensils, paper towels, and toilet paper. Insect repellent and sunscreen should be included. If you have an

containers to protect important papers.

E lectrical power can be off for several days after a storm, so plan for power outages. Also, us e wa terproof

1 Gallon of water per pers on per day for at leas t 5 days , for drink ing and s anitation S andwich bread (freeze until needed)

First Aid

Water

conditions prevent emergenc y vehicles from responding to emergency situations. Preparing

During a storm, phone and electrical lines go down. Dangerous weather

yourself and your family with C PR

3 B oxes of quick energy s nack s (i.e. granola bars or raisins) 2 Cans of ready-to-eat-s oup 1 B ox of crackers Dry cereal 4 Cans of fruit 5 Cans of meat

4 Cans of vegetables 1 J ar of jelly or jam

1 Large can of juice Ins tant coffee/ tea/ powdered drink s

1 B ottle of s hampoo 1 B ox s anitary hand wipes / liquid 1 Large tube of toothpas te A ntis eptic Deodorant Tweezers

A dhes ive bandages , as s orted s izes R olls of gauze or bandages Hydrogen peroxide F irs t A id book F irs t A id tape Petroleum jelly R ubbing alcohol

before the storm. Clean water that could be used for bathing & washing dishes is in your water heater.

and F irst A id training can save the life of a loved one.

Water will be needed for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Store enough bottled water for all members of your family and pets