During the hurricane season between June and November, you should keep the following supplies on hand:

•At least a three-day supply of canned or packaged, non-perishable food.

•Enough water to supply each person with one gallon per day. Also fill bathtub and other containers.

•Cash; ATMs wouldn't work in a power outage

•First-aid kit

•Extra prescription medicine

•Plywood boards to board up windows

•Lantern

•A full tank of gas in your vehicles

•Fire extinguisher

•Battery-operated radio

•Flashlights

•Extra batteries

•Toiletries

•Can opener (non-electric)

•Eating utensils

•Matches

•Bleach (without lemon or any other additives)

•Emergency cooking facilities

•Baby food, diapers and formula if applicable

•Pet supplies , if applicable

•Portable cooler

•Mosquito repellent