Hurricane Evacuation Guide

Disaster Supply List

Here is a shopping list of items to collect before a storm threat. Printer-friendly version  (PDF, 445 KB)

Try to have enough supplies to last at least three days.

Should you need to evacuate, it is a good idea to have your supplies in an easy-to-carry bag, such as a backpack or gym bag.

The commonwealth has enacted a Hurricane Preparedness Tax Holiday to help encourage residents to assemble their emergency supplies. It is held annually during the last week in May.

Visit www.ReadyVirginia.gov for more information about creating a disaster supply kit.

The list:

• Water, one gallon per person per day



• Food that won’t spoil, such as canned goods and packaged food



• A written family emergency plan



• Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)



• A working battery-operating radio and extra batteries (or hand-cranked radio)



• Flashlight and extra batteries



• First-aid kit



• Whistle to signal for help



• Prescription medications and list of prescriptions



• Eyewear



• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter where you are



• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation



• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities



• Sanitation supplies: toilet paper, soap, plastic garbage bags and person hygiene items

Additional items to consider:

• Items for infants and toddlers



• Items for pets, including veterinary records



• Local maps



• Copies of important family documents, such as insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container



• Cash in small denominations or traveler’s checks and change



• Emergency reference material, such as a first-aid book



• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person



• Complete change of clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and sturdy shoes



• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (when diluted in water, bleach can be used to kill germs)



• Sunscreen



• Fire extinguisher



• Matches in a waterproof container



• Paper cups, plates and plastic knives, forks and spoons, paper towels



• Paper and pencil



• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

  
For information about how to prepare for all types of emergencies, visit ReadyVirginia.gov.