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Posted July 31, 2020 7:07 a.m. EDT Updated June 27, 2022 2:39 p.m. EDT
Putting together a hurricane "survival kit"? Here are three-day and 14-day checklists of items you'll want to include.
Be sure to check out the WRAL video of some items you might not be aware you will need if you're without food, clean water or electricity.
Start with an easy to carry, watertight container – a large, plastic trash can will do, or you can line a sturdy cardboard box with a couple of trash bags. Next, gather the following items and place them in your kit:
- 20 emergency bandages of various sizes - One 5 x 9 sterile dressing - One roll of self-adhering elastic bandage - Four various-sized sterile gauze pads - One roll of 3-inch cohesive bandage - Waterless alcohol-based sanitizer and wipes - Medical grade non-latex gloves - Adhesive tape, 2-inch width - Anti-bacterial ointment - Cold pack - Small scissors - Tweezers - CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield - Non-prescription drugs (e.g., aspirin or non-aspirin pain relievers)
- Large, plastic trash bags for waste and to use as tarps and rain ponchos - Large trash cans - Towelettes - Bar soap and liquid detergent - Shampoo - Toothpaste and toothbrushes - Feminine hygiene supplies - Toilet paper - Household bleach for cleaning - Rubber gloves
Start with a portable, waterproof (airtight) bag that's brightly colored, so you can quickly find it in the dark. Diving equipment shops stock the ideal bag, but gallon-sized or larger zip-lock bags will do in a pinch.
Print this checklist and keep it inside your waterproof bag to help you collect the items listed below:
Remember: When packing, be realistic about what you can carry. Pack only what is essential for surviving the storm and its aftermath.
Don't forget to hurricane-proof your digital information. Backing up to a portable hard drive leaves you open to the same storm-related dangers your computer faces. Cloud-based backup preserves your data and grants you secure access from anywhere.
Finally, create an emergency kit with necessities for your pets, including food, water, and medicines, as well as a collar and leash.
The experiences of Hurricanes Hugo, Bertha and Fran have taught North Carolinians to be prepared to live without utilities and basic services for two weeks or more. In addition to the three-day supply kit, these supplies will be good to have if you find your self going 14 days without electricity or running water:
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