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Hurricane Food and Supply List

During hurricane season, your emergency plan should include a list of items that you can keep stocked in your home. This hurricane preparedness grocery list should include a first aid kit, water, non-perishable foods and other supplies you may need if you evacuate or stay home during a storm. Check out this emergency supply list to prepare yourself and your family.

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Zero-Prep Food:

  • 1 Gallon of drinking water per day per person
  • Dry cereal
  • Canned fruits
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned juice
  • Ready to eat canned soups and meats
  • Canned pasta
  • Canned beans
  • Peanut Butter
  • Bread
  • Bananas
  • Apples
  • Oranges
  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Granola and energy bars

Minimal-Prep Food:

  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Seasoning
  • Oats

Supplies:

  • First aid kit
  • Toilet paper
  • Moist towelettes
  • Garbage bags
  • Dish soap
  • Aluminum foil
  • Paper towels
  • Paper plates and cups
  • Plastic utensils
  • Food storage bags or containers
  • Flashlight
  • Tool kit
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Rain gear
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Rope
  • Duct tape
  • Grill
  • Charcoal
  • Lighter
  • Lighter fluid
  • Cash
  • Manual can opener
  • Fully-charged cell phone
  • Strike-anywhere matches

Pet Supplies

  • Pet food
  • Leash and collar
  • Water and food bowls
  • Carrier

Baby Supplies

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Formula or baby food
  • Bottles
  • Rash ointment

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While you're running through your storm preparedness checklist, make sure you include your home's electrical devices. A surge protection plan from Direct Energy helps cover the repair or replacement of mobile electronic devices, home electronics and major appliances in case of a damaging power surge.

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