HurricaneFlorence

If your area must evacuate:

Pack what you will need, including emergency supplies kit.
Turn off water and electricity at the main valve, breakers or fuses.
Turn off propane gas tanks that serve individual appliances like a stove or grill. Do not turn off natural gas unless local officials advise to do so. While you may turn water and electricity back on, only a professional should turn gas back on, to avoid the possibility of a leak leading to explosion. Since it can take weeks for a professional to respond, do not turn off the gas unless you are told to do so, or you suspect a leak.
Listen for and follow local evacuation instructions.

Obtain, mark clean containers for storing water.
Obtain a week’s supply of nonperishable foods. Check your disaster supplies kit.
Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them near every phone.
Be a good friend. Offer your home as shelter to friends/relatives who live in vulnerable areas.
Stay inside away from windows.
Wait for official word that the danger is over. Don’t be fooled by the storm’s calm eye.

Listen for weather updates
Check gas, oil in vehicle
Check your emergency evacuation supplies
Board up or put storm shutters on windows
Clear your yard of loose objects, bicycles, lawn furniture, trash cans, etc.
Leave swimming pools filled. Super chlorinate the water, cover pump, filtration systems and intakes.
Make sure you know your evacuation routes and shelters.

Water. One gallon per person, per day — prepare for a minimum of three days.
Battery-operated television or radio.
Extra batteries
Manual can opener
Local maps
Flashlights and waterproof matches
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Toilet paper
Baby supplies
Cash (ATMs may not work after the storm)
Rain gear/hat
Bleach or water-purification tablets
Soap and detergent
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
Charcoal/lighter fluid or portable camping stove
Disposable plates, glasses and utensils
Ice chest and ice
Valuable papers — insurance information, passports, Social Security cards, bank account and credit card numbers, wills, deeds, etc. — or copies, in a waterproof bag
Prescription and other necessary medicines
Blankets, tarp and masking tape
Dust mask to filter contaminated air, plastic sheeting and duct tape.
Three day’s worth of clothing, sleeping bags
First-aid kit: aspirin or pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication scissors, tweezers, bug spray
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Fire extinguisher — ABC type
Extra pair of eyeglasses
Extra house, car keys
Tools: Shut-off wrench, pliers
Needles, thread
Whistle
Signal flare
Games, books for entertainment
Pet care: leashes, pet carriers, food
Sunscreen and sunglasses