Hurricane Irma: Here is a list of items for a last-minute preparation

Here are a few items you can put together to make a last-minute hurricane preparation kit.

One gallon of water per person per day
A flashlight and extra batteries

A three-day supply of non-perishable food – canned goods such as tuna, beans, and soup; peanut butter, bread, honey, energy bars, cereal, etc,
Paper products like paper plates, paper towels, and toilet paper; also plastic forks and knives
A map of the area you live in or where you intend to evacuate to – GPS may be out, roads may be blocked and you may need to find alternative routes
A manual can opener
A first aid kit
Some wet wipes

A pair of pliers or wrench to turn off utilities
A whistle to signal for help
A hand-crank or battery-operated radio

Hurricane Irma churns in the Atlantic. (NOAA)

Source: FEMA.gov

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