If a hurricane is heading our way, here's a look at the essential items you'll want to have on hand.
- At least one gallon of water per person, per day.
- Enough non-perishable food to last you and your family several days.
- Manual can opener
- Disposable eating utensils
- Battery-operated TV or radio
- Extra batteries
- Flashlights
- Your cell phone and car charger
- Gas for your car and generator
- Waterproof matches
- Charcoal and lighter fluid, or propane gas for grills.
- Toiletries
- First aid kit
- Prescriptions & baby supplies
- Valuable documents in a waterproof container
- Cash
MORE: Detailed hurricane preparedness list from the National Hurricane Center
