Recovery

What you Need to Know to Prepare for a Storm

Here are recommendations what items you need to have for at least seven days.

August 30, 2016 •

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

(TNS) - Emergency officials advise residents to prepare a disaster supply kit with enough of the following items to last for seven days:

Water: One gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation
Food: Non-perishables that do not require cooking.
Eating utensils: Plates, mess kits, forks and chop sticks. Don’t forget a non-electric can opener for canned foods
Radio: Battery-powered or hand crank radio with NOAA Weather alert
Light: Flashlight, portable fluorescent, or LED light
Spare batteries: Check annually
First Aid: First aid kit
Whistle: Important for signaling for help as a whistle carries much farther than the human voice and uses less energy than yelling
Dust mask: Helps to filter contaminated air
Sanitation: Moist towelettes, toilet paper, 5-gallon bucket, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Tools: Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, duct tape
Maps: Local area maps
Prescription: Special medications and glasses

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