Hurricane Prep List at The Dream and The Reality

Hurricane Prep List

Planning for two weeks of zero services - electricity, water, sewer, phone, cable for internet.

NOAA weather radio
portable 6500 watt generator
(3) plastic 5 gallon gas cans, filled for generator use
portable stove and butane
manual can opener
batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt
disposable products: trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, bowls & cups, plastic utensils
2 gallons bleach

48 gallons water (2-3 gallons per person per day + pet(s))
instant non-fat dry milk; cans of evaporated milk; quarts of Parmalat shelf-stabilized milk
various nutritious beverages in a can (Boost, Ensure, Slimfast)
various energy bars, granola bars, etc
2 lbs crackers
2 boxes cereal
2 lbs rice
1 jar peanut butter
7 cans pasta (ie: Chef Boyardee)
7 cans tuna, chicken, roast beef, “potted meats”
7 cans varied veggies
7 cans varied beans (refried, black, kidney)
1 bag cat food
14 cans cat food

Charge rechargeable batteries
Install hurricane shutters, including dryer vent & laundry room door if Cat 3 or higher
Relocate all exterior furniture, potted plants, etc, to garage or office/bathroom
Raise everything possible to counter height (6-7′ above sea level)
Drain pool 1-2 ft; super-chlorinate; turn off power at pool breaker box; wrap pump in trash bags & seal with duct tape or disconnect completely & store elsewhere
Turn off all switches and unplug all electrical devices
Turn off electric power at breaker box and at meter
Turn off water at curb
Turn off sewer at curb