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Prepare an See [http://www.sf72.org/home emergency 72-hour kit] and leave it by the door in case you need to “grab it and go”. Use a backpack to carry and distribute the weight. * [https://www.sja.ca/English/Safety-Tips-and-Resources/Pages/Emergency%20Preparedness/Types%20of%20Emergency%20Kits/72Hr-Kit-for-EmergencyKit(Home.aspx 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist], St. John Ambulance* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready], National Hurricane Center* [http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/tc-checklist.shtml Surviving Cyclones: Preparation and Safety Procedures], Australian Government, Bureau of Meteorology* [http://www.harleselectrical.com.au/documents/cyclone%20checklist.pdf Are you Cyclone Ready?], Harle's Electrical* [http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/61798tip.htm Hurricane Preparation Checklist], BoatSafe.com === Basic Emergency Kit === An emergency kit should include: * water* canned goods* can opener (2)* First Aid kit* batteries* flashlight* whistle to signal for help* local maps* medication* personal documentation* [http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-a-reliable-emergency-radio-and-some-good-1640325400 battery-operated radio]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_blanket blankets] (waterproof, emergency, space, thermal)* toilet paper, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation* cash in small bills and coins* spare house and car keys* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mess_kit mess kit]* cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger You need at least 1 gallon (3.5 litres) of water per person per day for 3 days. A normally active person needs to drink at least one half gallon of water each day (~2 litres). You will also need water to clean yourself and to cook. (This means a family of four needs 12 gallons of water in their emergency supply.) — <i>Center for Disease Control</i><ref>https://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/water/</ref> Water is heavy, a gallon weighs 8.4 pounds. One litre weighs one kilogram. Put the water in several containers or plastic bottles to distribute the weight and make it easier to carry; and also to reduce the risk of losing it all if a container leaks. And take two can openers — it's a single point of failure if you have only one and lose it. === Basic Foodstuffs === Some basic survival foods available at the local supermarket or bulk food store are: * Nuts (peanuts)* Trail mix* Peanut butter* Canned fish (tuna, salmon)* Chocolate (Bakers' semi-sweet squares)* Wholewheat crackers* Dried fruit (raisins)* Cheese brick Depending on the availability of water and cooking facilities you could also consider: * Brown rice* Dried beans (kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, lima beans, pinto beans)* Tea, instant coffee* Powdered milk You can spoon the milk powder into a water bottle and shake it up.
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= Tropical Cyclone Preparation Checklist =
== Summary ==
Anyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours. In the initial hours and days emergency personnel will be dealing with larger crisis and you should be prepared to take responsibility for your own safety.
Fill containers (bathtubs) with several days supply of drinking water. Turn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open it unless necessary.
=== Prepare an a Home Emergency Kit ===
== Boat Preparedness ==
* [http://www.boatus.com/Hurricanes/marina_plans.asp Model Hurricane Plans for Yacht Clubs and Marinas], Boat.U.S.
* [https://www.gowrie.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf Hurricane Preparation Tips for Boaters], ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
See [[EmergencyKit(Boat)]]
== References ==