 Hurricane Guide
Food / Water Needs
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| Non-Perishable Foods to buy ahead for the season (3 to 7 days worth) |
 Canned and jarred meats and fish, such as tuna, chunky chicken or ham
(Don't forget the can opener) |
| Canned fruits (packed in juice, not
in syrup) |
| Canned vegetables |
| Canned soups, stews and chili |
| Powdered and/or evaporated milk |
| Instant coffee, tea and cocoa |
| Unsalted nuts |
| Jelly and/or honey |
| Peanut butter |
| Powdered drink mixes (to make water
more palatable) |
| Fruit juices, vegetable juices, diet
soft drinks |
| Bouillon cubes |
| Nonperishable pudding and gelatin |
| Pet food |
| As Storm Approaches (3 to 7 days worth) |
| Bottled drinking water - 1 gallon per person per day |
| Pet drinking water |
| Water for washing hands / utensils |
| Apples, lemons, bananas, oranges
(all will keep several days at room
temperature) |
| Raisins
and other
dried fruits |
| Cheese
spreads and
cheese
slices that
don't need
refrigeration |
| Ready-made
baby
formula, not
the powder
or
concentrate |
| Baby
food in jars |
| Cookies,
crackers or
chips |
| Small
boxes of dry
cereal |
| Bread,
muffins or
bagels |
| Summer
sausage,
pepperoni |
| Condiments,
including
ketchup,
mustard,
onions,
garlic, oil
and vinegar
(filely
any
condiment
can spice up
canned
vegetables.) |
| Ice |
| Your List |
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TIP:
Whether you’re home or in your car, keep a blanket or large dry towel over your ice chest or cooler to extend cooling time. |
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