Step 1 Hold a family meeting and get your children involved
Step 2 Determine whether you live in an evacuation zone and where you
will go when an evacuation order is given. Staying with family and friends
outside the evacuation zone is your best option
Step 3 Inventory your home possessions and video/photograph items of value.
Review all your insurance policies, including your vehicle policy
Step 4 Look for vulnerabilities such as your roof, windows, garage door, landscaping,
tree branches near electric lines, etc., and determine what actions to take
Step 5 Decide where you will store or park your vehicle, boat, or RV
Step 6 Protect your home by trimming trees at the proper time, installing shutters, and/or
purchasing a generator
Step 7 Make arrangements in advance for people with special needs
Step 8 Develop a plan for your pets
Step 9 Determine your family’s food, water and medical needs. Use our Eight-Week
Shopping Guide to help with spreading out the cost
Step 10 Notify others of your plan and establish an out-of-town contact. Let family or
friends know your hurricane plan so they can check on you in the aftermath of
the storm
HURRICANE CHECK LIST
At least one gallon of drinking water per person, per day for three to five days. Extra water is
needed for food preparation, pets, and personal hygiene
Enough food for three to five days, including non-perishable packaged or canned food, canned
or shelf milk, cereal, snack foods, a three to five day supply of special items for babies and/or the
elderly: formula, wipes, diapers, special foods, and toiletries
Manual can/bottle opener
Toilet paper, plates, bowls, napkins, paper towels, and plastic eating utensils
Unscented household bleach and medicine dropper
Extra bedding such as blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, etc., in case you must evacuate
Clothing, including rain gear and sturdy shoes
First aid kit, medicines/prescription drugs
Hand sanitizer and sanitary wipes
Flashlight, extra batteries, car charger, or solar charger for your cell phone
Battery-operated or hand-crank radio and hardline telephone with jack (not cordless)
Books, games, and toys
Pet food, cat litter, and other pet care items
Tool kit including cord, rope, hammer, wood nails, saw, hatchet or ax, crowbar, chainsaw blades,
tarp, duct tape, and heavy-duty work gloves, and outdoor extension cords
Plastic trash bags and ties, extra re-sealable plastic storage bags, heavy-duty aluminum foil, and
disposable aluminum pans
Extra charcoal or propane fuel and matches in a waterproof container for outdoor cooking.
Sterno can also be used. Never cook with any of these items inside your house. The smoke and fumes are deadly
Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
Mosquito repellent with DEET, and sunscreen
Home Damage Assessment photos and instructions. Visit Broward.org/Hurricane
Any other special equipment or items you may need
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