Flood Preparedness Checklist

4/26/2019 (Permalink)

Emergencies are never convenient. Be prepared, just in case.

The American Red Cross recommends having the following items packed and ready for use in the event of an evacuation due to flooding:

• Water - 3+ day supply (one gallon per person per day)
• Food - 3+ day supply of non-perishable, easy to prepare food
• Flashlight
• Battery powered or hand-crank (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Medications (7 day supply)
• Medical Items (i.e. hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation/personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents
  • medication list
  • pertinent medical information
  • deed/lease to home
  • birth certificates
  • insurance policies
• Cell phone chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Cash
• Emergency blanket
• Map of the area
• Baby supplies (i.e. bottles, formula, food, diapers, etc.)
• Pet supplies (i.e. food, leash, ID, carrier, bowl)
• Tools/supplies for securing your home
• Extra set of car keys/house keys
• Extra clothing, hat, and sturdy shoes
• Rain gear
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Camera for photos of the damage

This weekend, in the state of Texas, from April 27th - 29th, there is a sales tax holiday for emergency supplies. It'd be a great opportunity to stock up on what you might need to have on hand, in the event of a flood or other emergency event.