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Storm & Hurricane Kit
Everything to ride out — or evacuate from — severe storms, surge, and the blackout that follows.
What to do
- 1Build to two weeks of water and food if you may be cut off.
- 2Plan for no power: light, radio, and a safe way to charge phones.
- 3Protect documents and electronics in waterproof containers.
- 4Have evacuation gear staged AND shelter-in-place supplies.
- 5Keep cash — card systems fail when the power does.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Running a generator indoors/garage (CO kills)
- Driving through floodwater
- Waiting for a mandatory evacuation order
Good to know
- Freeze water bottles ahead — they keep the freezer cold and become drinking water.
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