Preparing for Storms

Making a Storm Kit

Include the following in your storm kit:

• Extra blankets and firewood.
• A supply of drinking water, along with canned and dried food — and a manual can opener. If you have a baby, keep some ready-to-use formula on hand.
• Extra medication, first aid supplies and essential baby items.
• Working flashlights and a battery-operated radio. Be sure to stock extra batteries.
• Keep a corded (traditional analog) telephone or cell phone available. Cordless phones don't work if the power goes out.

If you have a generator, please review our Generators section and make sure you can operate yours safely.