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Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Interactive checklists, comparison guides, and printable tools to help every coastal household prepare before the season begins. The time to prepare is May — not when the storm is named.

Read: Go-Bag Guide Read: Home Prep Guide Read: Generator Guide

72-Hour Go-Bag Checklist

Check off items as you pack. Revisit every June 1 and November 30.

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Water math: 1 gallon per person per day × 3 days minimum. Family of 4 = 12 gallons. Add ½ gallon per medium dog per day. For a personalized quantity-calculated list, use our Prep Checklist Builder.

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1 gallon of water per person per day (3-day minimum)Critical

Family of 4 = 12 gallons minimum

Portable water filter (LifeStraw or Sawyer Squeeze)Important
Water purification tabletsImportant
Collapsible water containersNice to have
3-day supply of non-perishable foodCritical

2,000–2,500 cal/adult/day

Manual can openerCritical

Most commonly forgotten item

Protein bars and granolaImportant
Peanut butter and crackersImportant
Dried fruit and nutsNice to have
Cash in small billsCritical

ATMs fail after storms

Photo ID for every household memberCritical
Insurance policies (home, flood, health, auto)Critical
Social Security cardsImportant
Birth certificates and passportsImportant
Mortgage or lease documentsImportant
Written contact list (not just in your phone)Important
7–14 day supply of all prescription medicationsCritical
Written medication list with dosagesCritical
First aid kit (bandages, antiseptic, thermometer)Important
Over-the-counter pain relievers and antidiarrhealImportant
Extra eyeglasses or contact lens suppliesImportant
N95 masks for post-storm debris and air qualityNice to have
Battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radioCritical
Portable phone charger (10,000mAh+)Critical
USB charging cables for all devicesImportant
Flashlights with extra batteriesImportant
Headlamp for hands-free lightingImportant
Waterproof emergency whistleNice to have
Multi-tool or Swiss Army knifeImportant
Duct tapeImportant
Printed state map and evacuation routesImportant

GPS may not work

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)Important
Insect repellentImportant
Extra set of house and car keysNice to have
Waterproof bags or zip-lock bags for documentsImportant

Pet Add-On Items

3-day pet food supply (sealed, waterproof container)
Collapsible food and water bowls
Current vaccination records (required by most shelters)
Leash, collar with ID tags, backup harness
Crate or carrier (many shelters require it)
Recent clear photo of your pet
Comfort items (toy, small blanket)
Medications and written medication schedule

Read the full Pet Evacuation Guide for microchipping, large animal evacuation, and post-storm pet safety.

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