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Hurricane Season Prep
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items Collecting a few things to supply our home and family in an emergency brings me peace of mind. This list contains affiliate links. I only recommend the products I know and love.
Sections
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Power & Light
Food & Cooking
Weather & Protection
Safe Water
Miscellaneous Supplies
Power & Light
It will be nice to be able to have a little power. The solar panels work well in the bright sun!
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, 1002Wh
I purchased this one to use for bigger things like the refrigerator and fans. While we haven't been without power for an extended time, it has retained the charge for quite some time. I check it every couple of months to make sure that it is ready wh...
Jackery Solar Generator 2000 PRO 2160Wh
This is the best flashlight I have ever owned! So bright! And rechargeable batteries for the win.
Rechargeable Flashlights 990000 High Lumens
This is pretty ingenious. I have one in a living room lamp and the other in my bedroom lamp. Regular use keeps them charged. If the power goes out, grab the included adapters and the bulb will turn on without power. Pro tip: keep the adapters stored ...
JackonLux Rechargeable Emergency LED Bulb
These power banks are great. I bought one for each family member. They will charge my phone twice before needing to recharge. I love the solar option, too. No worries if power goes out.
4Patriots Patriot Power Cell CX: Portable Solar
I'm looking for an emergency weather radio. Has anyone used this one?
Emergency Crank Weather Radio, 4000mAh Solar
This charger works really well.
Energizer AA/AAA Charger + 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries
Energizer always work well for us.
Energizer Rechargeable AA Batteries, 16 Count
Food & Cooking
Emergency food supply. If we really need this because of storm damage or other emergencies, I'm sure we will get tired of freeze dried food. BUT, we will be thankful for something to eat! Peace of mind. Freeze Dried Preparedness Food, Designed to Las...
4Patriots: 4-Week Emergency Food Supply Kit
We don't have an outside grill, so this will come in handy for that emergency cooking needs. It folds up and stores neatly, too!
Coleman Cascade Classic Camping Stove
These bags will be great for making our own emergency stash, especially for short term emergency preparedness like hurricane season.
Wisesorb 120pcs Mylar Food Storage Bags
These little stoves are very compact to store, but get the job done.
Coghlan's Emergency Camp Stove Multi, One Size
Sterno for the camp stove.
Chafer King 15 Pack Chafing Fuel Cans
Weather & Protection
I looked at disposable rain ponchos. This was a similar price but made of mylar, which might keep us better protected if it were cool. I think I will put a couple in each of our vehicles before winter comes.
Survival Rain Poncho & Mylar Space Blanket
I bought this mostly to stash in case we lost power in the winter and needed to really snuggle in to keep warm. - Use as Emergency Bivy Sack, Survival Sleeping Bag, Mylar Emergency Blanket
Go Time Gear Life Bivy Emergency Sleeping Bag
Work gloves for cleaning up debris. These would even help in cold weather.
5 Pair Cowhide Leather Palm Work Gloves
Some protection against sickness, smoke, fumes.
akgk Face Mask 50 PCS
Safe Water
These foldable cubes arrived this week. It is simply peace of mind knowing that if a storm is coming, we can have 10 extra gallons of water for our family by simply filling these up in advance. They take up very little storage space when folded.
BPA Free Collapsible Water Container Jug
These will pair with the water filtration systems to make sure drinking water is safe if water treatment plants are down because of a storm.
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets
This is a large water filtration system perfect for the countertop. It would work for everyday use or save it for emergencies when clean water may be in question.
Purewell 2.25G Stainless Steel Water Filter
Simple, personal water filtration device.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Travel
Miscellaneous Supplies
This works for the most basic of documents like a will and passports. It's fireproof with a waterproof zipper. Easy to file in file cabinet.
ROLOWAY Fireproof Envelope for Cash & Documents
We just purchased this first aid kit and it really has so many excellent features! All of the supplies are safely packaged and separated into labeled compartments. The case is very durable. It sure beats my one pack of bandaids for preparedness!
Premium 420 Piece Large First Aid Kit
A dry box to keep important things such as phone, cash, passport, etc.
Pelican M40-M50-M60 Waterproof Micro Case
These are interesting. This would also be good to keep in glove box for cleaning emergencies.
insoftb Compressed Towel Tablets Portable
I like the carrying cases. Handy.
Portawipes Coin Tissues | 100 Pack
This duct tape is packed flat so it is easy to pack in an emergency kit.
RediTape Compact Duct Tape 3-Pack