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Hurricane/Severe Storm Prep

A checklist for preparing for a hurricane or severe storm: supplies, home, devices, documents and evacuation plans.

What this tool does

A checklist for preparing for a hurricane or severe storm: supplies, home, devices, documents and evacuation plans.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 4 groups and 15 items.

  • Supplies (5 items): Stock drinking water for everyone in your household, including pets; Buy non-perishable food; Fill prescriptions; Prepare a go-bag; Fill the bathtub or containers with water for washing and flushing
  • Home (4 items): Secure outdoor furniture; Protect your windows if local guidance advises it; Clear gutters and drains; Locate shut-off valves
  • Devices, vehicles and money (3 items): Gas up vehicles; Charge all devices; Get cash
  • Plans and records (3 items): Know your evacuation routes; Check your insurance coverage; Photograph your belongings

Tip: Follow your local emergency officials' instructions first. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list and not an emergency plan or safety advice. It does not know your location, storm or home, and official instructions come first.
  • It gives no alerts or forecasts. Use official sources for those.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does this tell me when to evacuate?
A: No. It cannot track a storm or give warnings. Follow your local emergency officials and weather service.
Q: How much water and food do I need?
A: The page gives no amounts. Check the guidance from your local emergency management agency for your household.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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