Be Prepared for Isaac –
It’s Time to Stock Up

You may have noticed your grocery store had bottled water and batteries closer to the front of the store Thursday morning. It’s time to stock up

Don’t be complacent and think that you’ve seen what a hurricane can do because chances are really good that you haven’t seen the worst that they can do,” says Emergency Management Planner, Gerald Campbell.

Campbell says families need to get their storm kit ready.  Include food that doesn’t need to be cooked and at least one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.  Have battery operated lights and keep all your important papers with you.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger