01:14 AM CDT on Wednesday, September 10, 2003

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.
• First-aid kit
• Bleach (without lemon or any other additives)
• Extra prescription medicine
• Plywood boards to board up windows
• Lantern
• Fuel
• Fire extinguisher
• Battery-operated radio
• Flashlights
• Extra batteries
• Toiletries
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Eating utensils
• Matches
• Emergency cooking facilities
• Baby food, diapers and formula if applicable
• Portable cooler
• Mosquito repellent