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Hurricane Prep, Without the Panic
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items The water and power gear we actually keep stocked before storm season, plus a few backups most lists skip. Pulled straight from what's worked for our own family through past hurricane seasons. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Water Storage & Purification
Power & Light
Cooking & Hydration
Home & Property Protection
Water Storage & Purification
FEMA recommends one gallon of water per person per day but I plan on 2 gallons per person and I count our pets as a person. Enough to drink, cook, and wash with once the tap's not an option. Fill containers at the first warning, not the night before....
Don't be that person who has to run to the crazy store and buy cases of water. Fill this up at home when you first get warning of a storm. Drop a water purifier tab in for good measure.
(2 pack) Reliance Aqua-Tainer Water Storage Container 7 Gallon
These are great for people who can't carry a bigger water container. You can fill this up before a storm with your faucet.
4PCS 5L Backpack Portable Drinking Water Tank, Water Bag for Camping, Water Pouch for Drinking Blue
Fill this up before a storm and set it next to your sink for a hand washing station
Redcamp 15L Portable Water Container with Spigot - Camping Water Jug & Emergency Storage
You want to put one of these in those big aquatainers you are getting just to make sure nothing grows
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus, Two 50 Count Bottles
Fill your bathtub with this before the storm and you've got water for flushing and washing for days. The pump makes it easy to get the water back out.
Aquapodkit 65-100 Gallon Emergency Water Storage Bladder BPA Free Food Grade Bathtub Kit with Hand Pump Hurricane Supply - Made in USA! (Box kit)
You can only store so much water. Eventually you are going to need a way to filter whats around you.
LifeStraw Flex Water Filter with Gravity Bag
Power & Light
Keeps the fridge running, the phones charged, and the house lit after dark. A mix of full generator power and battery backups, sized for whatever setup fits your home.
This is the backup we keep charged and ready in the closet. Enough capacity to run the fridge, lights, and fans without touching the generator.
DELTA 3 Classic (1024 Wh Capacity) Portable Power Station
Fill this before the storm, not after. Gas stations run out fast once a warning goes up, and your generator won't run without it. But don't store gas long term. Put the gas in your car when the storm is over and you don't need it and refill for next ...
New Stens 5 Gallon Fuel Can 765-104 for No-Spill 1450
Invest in a generator NOW before a storm threatens and you have very little choice in which model to get. This will keep your fridge running, your lights on, and your phones charged
WEN 6800 Starting / 5100 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual Fuel Portable Generator
If you are not quite ready for a generator or can't have one where you are, a Jackery power bank is a great solution. Some models, like this one, can run your fridge, lights, fans.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station
Keep phones charged without touching your main power station. This one recharges itself in the sun, so it's ready even after a few cloudy days.
JIUMESS 42800mAh Solar Power Bank 15W Fast Charging with Cables, Solar Charger Compatible for iPhone/Android Phone
This is the one that still works when every battery in the house is dead. Crank it for weather updates and it doubles as a phone charger and flashlight.
Jazmm Hand Crank Emergency Radio, 7400mWh NOAA/AM/FM Portable Radio, Solar Emergency Radio, Weather Alert, Flashlight for Emergency, Power Bank Cellphone Charger
One of these in every room beats candles by a mile. They fold flat for storage and last long enough to get you through a multi-day outage.
Lepro LED Collapsible Camping Lantern 4-Packs, Super Bright, Battery Powered Camping Light, IPX4 Water Resistant, Portable Emergency Lights for Power Outage, Hurricane, Storms
After a hurricane the heat and humidity are awful. These are solar rechargeable and portable
Fohil 20000mAh Solar Camping Fan with LED Light, Solar/USB Charging, 4-Speed Fan,3 Timer Settings, Phone Charging for Camping Fishing Outdoor, Green
Generator is useless if you can't plus stuff into it.
Champion Power Equipment 25 ft. 30 Amp 125/250-Volt Fan-Style Flat Generator Extension Cord 100437
Cooking & Hydration
A way to eat a hot meal, make coffee, and stay ahead of the heat once the AC's been off for a day or two.
Power's out, AC's out, and it's August in the South. This keeps everyone hydrated when plain water isn't cutting it.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes Drink - Variety Pack - 2.1oz/10ct: Non-Caffeinated Powder with Five Flavors
Sounds obvious until the power's out and you're staring at a can of soup with no way to open it. Keep one in the kit, not just the kitchen drawer.
GORILLA GRIP Heavy Duty Upgraded Stainless Steel Smooth Edge Manual Can Opener and Bottle Openers, Soft Comfortable Oversized Handheld Turn Knob, US Designed Multifunctional Kitchen Tool, Black
I promise you, if the power goes out and I don't have a way to get coffee? It's gonna get real.
16oz Camping Coffee Maker Pour Over Coffee Maker Set，Camp Pour Over Set，Portable Coffee Kit for Travel, Camping, Offices, Backpacking
You are going to want a way to heat all those cans of soup you stored away. Don't forget a case of the matching butane
Coleman Tabletop Portable Butane Gas Camping Stove, 1 Burner, Gray
I don't function without coffee. Bring on all the ways to make it with no power
Classic Stay Hot French Coffee Press | 48oz
Will this be the best thing you've ever eaten? No. But it has all the basics in one pail and you will be grateful you had it. It's one less thing to think about when things are stressful enough
AUGASON FARMS AF 2 Week Emergency Food Supply Kit-1 Person Survival Meal Kit 5-40211
Home & Property Protection
Fast fixes for water at the door or a leak on the roof, kept on hand before the wind picks up.
Spray this on a leak the second you find one. It won't fix a roof long term, but it buys you time until you can get someone out to look at it.
FLEX SEAL FAMILY OF PRODUCTS Flex Seal Black 14 oz. Aerosol Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating Spray Paint FSR20
We line these up in front of our garage doors
Quick Dam Water Activated 10 ft. Flood Barrier (1-Pack) QD610-1
This sticks even when everything's wet. Patch a cracked window seal or a torn tarp corner without waiting for anything to dry.
Gorilla 10 ft. Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape Black 4612502
Can be used to fix a roof leak or cover up something. So many uses for these. Get a few.
Everbilt 6 ft. x 8 ft. Brown and Silver Heavy Duty Tarp PYHD0608
Trees falling is one of the biggest risks in a hurricane. Trim iffy branches before and use it after to clear fallen trees.
RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 16 in. Battery Chainsaw with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger RY40HPCW02K
Essential for after storm clean up
FIRM GRIP Large Utility Work Gloves (3-Pack) 63102-024
Can be used to store things in that you want to try to protect from water damage and essential in after storm clean up
Husky 42 Gal. Contractor Bags (50-Count) HK42WC050B
We have the other kind for the outside of the house and these we put on the inside of the garage door and patio doors.
PIG Water Absorbent Rolled Sock (12-Pack) NPSK12