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Hurricane Season Essentials: 15 Must-Have Supplies Every Florida Home Needs
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items Living in Central Florida means hurricane season is a way of life. After years in Kissimmee and seeing what actually matters when the power goes out and stores are empty, I put together the supplies that kept my family safe and comfortable through mu...
This is the single most important thing on this list. When Hurricane Ian knocked out power for days, a portable power station kept our phones charged, fans running, and medications cold. Worth every penny.
Portable Power Station for Hurricane Emergencies
When cell towers go down, this is your only link to storm updates. The hand crank and solar panel mean you never run out of power. Absolute non-negotiable for Florida hurricane prep.
NOAA Emergency Weather Radio w/ Hand Crank & Solar
Forget candles. These LED lanterns last for days, won't start a fire, and light up an entire room. We keep three around the house during storm season.
Rechargeable LED Emergency Lantern 1000 Lumens
Cuts, scrapes, and minor injuries happen more during storms and cleanup. This 300-piece kit covers everything from bandages to antiseptic. Keep one in the house and one in the car.
300-Piece Emergency First Aid Kit
Fill these up before the storm hits. Water is the first thing to go at stores and your tap might not work for days. We keep two of these in the garage year-round.
5-Gallon Stackable Emergency Water Containers
Solar charging plus waterproof — perfect combo for Florida storms. Keeps your phone alive when the grid is down.
Solar Charger Power Bank 20000mAh Portable
When the water stops flowing, this is a lifesaver. Lightweight enough to toss in your go-bag and filters up to 1,000 gallons. We keep one for every family member.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter - 99.99% Bacteria Removal
After Hurricane Ian, tarps were worth their weight in gold. Cover broken windows, damaged roofs, or protect outdoor gear. Get the thickest mil you can find.
Heavy-Duty Waterproof Tarp for Roof & Window
Florida without AC is brutal. When the power goes out in August, a good battery fan is the difference between sleeping and suffering. Trust me on this one.
Rechargeable Battery-Powered Fan for Power Outages
Passports, insurance docs, birth certificates - you do NOT want to lose these in a flood. This bag keeps everything safe from water and fire damage.
Fireproof & Waterproof Document Bag for Important Papers
Cheap, tiny, and they actually work. Toss a few in your go-bag and car. They retain 90% of body heat and weigh almost nothing.
Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (10-Pack)
The universal fixer. Seal leaks, patch screens, secure tarps, tape windows. Gorilla brand holds up in rain and wind way better than the cheap stuff.
Gorilla Heavy-Duty Duct Tape - Storm Repair
One tool, a dozen uses. After the storm you'll be cutting branches, pulling nails, prying open stuck doors. Keep one in your hurricane kit and one in the car.
Multi-Tool with Pliers, Knife & Screwdrivers
Stock at least 3 days of food per person. These kits have a 25-year shelf life and just need water. Store it and forget it until you actually need it.
72-Hour Emergency Food Supply Kit — Just Add Water
Fill up BEFORE the storm hits - gas stations lose power fast. Keep at least two 5-gallon cans ready for your generator or car. Learned this the hard way.
5-Gallon Gas Can — Keep Your Generator Running