- Be safe. Watch the weather and listen to the authorities for evacuation notices and other warnings.
- Gather important documents and information together and place in a waterproof bag.
- Let your friends and family know where you are going to be. Check in with them to let them know that you are safe and where you are.
- Document your house. Take photos and/or video of your belongings. You can also fill out an inventory checklist to keep track of all your belongings.
- Check and secure all openings to the house (windows, doors, etc.).
- Bottled water
- Canned food; Non-perishable
- Non-electric can opener
- Paper products - plates-cups- utensils
- Gas/charcoal grill
- Lighter or matches
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- Radio