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DPS Hurricane preparation checklist
Information from the Texas Department of Public Safety Governor's Division of Emergency Management:
When there's a hurricane or tropical storm in the Gulf, it's a good idea to check your emergency supply kit and review your family plans for emergencies. Monitor broadcasts and listen to instructions from local officials. Having emergency supplies in easy-to-carry containers will serve you well, no matter what kind of natural or man made emergency you may face.
Use this checklist:
>> First-aid kit
>> Extra prescription medications, written copies of prescriptions, other special medical items
>> Important documents and records, photo IDs, proof of residence, information you may need to process insurance claims
>> Cash (power outages mean banks and ATMs may be unavailable)
>> Battery-operated radio and NOAA Weather Radio
>> Flashlight with extra batteries
>> Phone numbers of family and friends
>> Road maps, a travel plan, hotel reservations, list of places between your town and your destination you can stop if the highways are clogged
>> 3-day supply of non-perishable food, one gallon of bottled water per person per day,
>> Coolers for food and ice storage, paper plates, plastic utensils
>> Manual can opener, knife, tools, booster cables, fire extinguisher, duct tape, tarp, rope
>> Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and extra clothing
>> Toilet paper, cleanup supplies, personal hygiene products
>> Eyeglasses, sunglasses, hearing aids
>> Special supplies needed for babies, older adults and pets
>> Extra keys
Other disaster preparedness information can be found at www.Ready.gov and www.redcross.org.





