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Storm and Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Being ready takes an afternoon. A simple checklist covers water, medicines, documents and communication.

Step by step

  1. Make a supply list. Water, food, flashlight, batteries.
  2. Gather medicines and copies of prescriptions.
  3. Protect documents. Waterproof folder.
  4. Make a contact plan.
  5. Know your evacuation route.

What to expect

Expect lists organized by days of supply, documents, medicine and communication.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not wait for the warning. Avoid forgetting chargers and cash. Do not assume services will be available.

A good next step

Check your local emergency management website for evacuation zones.

A worked example

A family builds a kit from an AI checklist, copies documents into a waterproof folder and learns their evacuation zone from the county website.

A prompt you can copy

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Create an emergency preparedness checklist for a household of two older adults in a hurricane-prone area, including medicines, documents and a contact plan.

Good to know. Follow local emergency management guidance. Local officials know your risks.

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Common questions

How much water?

Official guidance suggests a gallon per person per day.

Pets?

Include food and carriers.

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