DISASTER  PREPAREDNESS    

Regardless of where you live,   you need to take care and store some emergency essentials to protect your family.  Here in Virginia, we do get some storms & sometimes a Hurricane.  Don't wait until the winds are howling and on top of you.  Check your Emergency - Hurrican Kit Now to see what you have and what you will need.  Store everything in one location.  If you remove something, replace it promptly.  Email me if you have any questions.

Must Haves

1.   Manual Can Opener

2.   Flashlights (at least one per family memeber)

3.   Batteries, various sizes

4.   Candles, matches

5.   Battery-powered radio

6.   Car Cell-Phone charger

7.   Duct Tape

8.   Weather resistant tarps

9.   Hammer and nails and scissors

10.   Cooler or Ice chest

11.   Wind-up Clock

12.   Paper Towels

13.   Toiletries

14.   Disposable plates, cups and utensils

15.   First Aid supplies and Medications

16.   Liquid Hand Sanitizer or Wipes

17.   Extension cords

18.   Blankets and pillows

19.   Copies of Important Documents (create a list of companies, account #'s & phone numbers to take with you)

20.   Additional gas in portable containers.

Nice - To - Haves (Not Essential)

1.   Battery operated Fans

2.   Battery operated Television

3.   Collapsible water storage containers

4.   Grill (extra charcoal bags or extra propane containers for gas grill)

5.   Camp Stove (liquid oil or propane or battery type)

6.   Propane Lanterns

7.   Disposable camera for cocumenting storm and damage if any

8.   Plastic bags for clothes

9.   Generator

10.   Rain Gear

11.   Tools,  saw

12.   Extra cell phone batteries

Stock Pile Upon Storm or Emergency Approaching:

1.   Full Tank of Gas on all vehicles

2.   Cash (small bills)

3.   Several propane tanks for gass grill or lanterns

4.   Water,  enough for several days.

Click on Links Below for More Information Concerning

Flooding & Hurricane Disasters

National Weather  Service