Hurricane Preparedness - Senior's Stay at Home Emergency Kit or Evacuation Kit Must-Haves

In Florida the hurricane season starts June 1st and ends November 30th. September and October can be an active storm season. Please make sure your loved ones are storm ready with a plan and prepared to stay home or evacuate.

Stay at home emergency and evacuation kits should include the following items:

• 3 day supply of non-perishable food and water (1 gallon per person per day)

• Battery powered radio and extra batteries

• Flashlight and extra batteries

• First aid kit

• Sanitation/hygiene items

• Extra clothes

• Extra eyeglasses

• Cash

• Emergency contact information

• Personal care assistance plan

• Extra batteries for medical supplies for hearing aids or blood sugar monitors

• 7 day medication supply and current medication list

• Pet food and supplies for pet waste

• Duplicates of important documents such as passports, identification, wills, deeds, insurance information, medical information stored in a waterproof or plastic bag