Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart - Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

The biggest lesson of the disastrous 2005 hurricane season was that citizens need to have enough supplies to survive for at least three days after a hurricane hits. I am providing this suggested checklist of basic items for a disaster supplies kit:

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FOOD AND DRINK

o Drinking Water: 1 gal. per person per day
o Non-potable Water: for hygienic use only
o Propane Gas for Barbecue Grill
o 2 Coolers for Food and Ice
o Manual Can Opener

Two weeks’ supply of the following:

o Nonperishable Foods
o Plastic Tableware and Cups
o Plastic Wrap and Plastic Trash Bags
o Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
o Wet Wipes
o Fuel for Folding Stoves

HEALTH AND SAFETY

o Flashlight and Batteries: 1 per person
o Liquid Soap and Hand Sanitizer
o Tooth-Brushing Pads
o Water Purification Kit
o 2-Week Supply of Prescription Drugs
o Fire Extinguisher
o Extra Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
o Insect Repellant
o Sunscreen

Infant Necessities:

o Infant Medicine
o Diapers
o Baby Formula
o Bottles

First-aid kit including the following:

o Bandages
o Antiseptic
o Tape
o Compresses
o Pain Relievers
o Anti-Diarrhea Medication
o Antacid
o Medication for common illnesses

MISCELLANEOUS

o Cleanup supplies: Mop, Buckets, Towels, Disinfectant, Bleach
o Camera/Camcorder: record property before storm & document damage afterwards
o Extra Batteries
o Flat Fixer for Tires
o Work Gloves
o Full Gas Tank
o Appropriate Clothes for Post-Storm: Hat, Closed-Toe Shoes, Dry Socks, Rain Gear
o Animal Care: Ensure that proper food and water are stocked
o Cash: ATMs, credit-card networks might be down

IF YOU EVACUATE

o Pillows, Blankets & Sleeping Bags or Air Mattresses: shelters do not provide these
o Folding Chairs or Cots
o Extra Clothing and Shoes
o Personal Hygiene Items: Tooth-Brush, Washcloth, Deodorant
o Food, Water and Ice
o Prescription Medications in Original Containers
o Books
o Handheld Games
o Toys

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Federal Emergency Management Agency
1-800-621-3362

Florida Emergency Information Hotline
1-800-342-3557 (24-hours)

Emergency Housing Programs
1-800-414-1226

Public Housing Programs
1-800-955-2232

Mail Services
1-800-275-8777

Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213

Medicare and Medicaid Issues
1-800-362-1504

Small Business Administration
Individuals: 1-800-621-3362
Business: 1-800-659-2955

State Volunteer and Donations Hotline
1-800-354-3571

Florida Power and Light
1-800-468-8243

Lee County Electric Co-Op
1-800-282-1643
(239) 995-2121

South Florida Water Management District
1-800-544-2323

Florida Department of Insurance
1-800-227-8676

Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline
1-800-646-0444

Banking Issues
1-877-275-3342

Agricultural and Consumer Services
1-800-435-7352

Agency for Workforce Innovation Emergency
1-800-204-2418

Finding Pets
1-800-486-2631

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Miami-Dade County
911: Emergency calls
311: Non-emergency
government questions

City of Hialeah Gardens
(305) 558-4114

City of Hialeah
(305) 883-5800

Town of Medley
(305) 887-9541

City of Miami Lakes
(305) 364-6100

City of Doral
(305) 593-6725

City of Homestead
(305) 224-4415

Florida City
(305) 242-8135

Town of Cutler Bay
(305) 373-5313

Collier County Government Center
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 774-8999

Everglades City Hall
207 Broadway
Everglades City, Fl 34139
(239) 695-3781

LEARN MORE

Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration: www.noaa.gov

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