Metairie Terrace Civic Association

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Emergency Supplies List

Your home should be stocked with supplies that may be needed during the hurricane emergency period. The CDC recommends that at a minimum, these supplies should include:

* Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
* Non-perishable food-A 3-5 day supply.
* A first aid kit and manual.
* A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.
* Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
* Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach.
* Prescription medicines and special medical needs.
* Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies.
* Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available.
* Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.
* An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.