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Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

• 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
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Hurricane and Severe Weather Information

Warmer climates are here and so is some dangerous weather. Your local Pathmark can help keep you and your family safe in any weather this season brings.

Hurricanes are not the only dangerous condition resulting from warmer air. There are numerous types of weather and each brings a different challenge. To keep safe, review the below weather varieties of this season and make sure you prepare by visiting your local Pathmark to get the items you need most. The below checklist will give you a list of the basic essentials to manage all this season's weather.

Driving in Inclement Weather

• Flashlight
• Battery powered radio (remember extra batteries)
• Bottled water
• Food
• Matches
• First aid kit
• Blankets
• Rope
• Booster cables
• Emergency flares

Protecting Your Family at Home

• Batteries
• Flashlight
• First Aid kit (make sure you stock up on sunburn care)
• Battery powered radio (remember extra batteries)
• Matches

Stocking Up on Foods

• Canned fruit, soups, vegetables
• Bottled water
• Boxed or jarred non-perishable foods (i.e. crackers, cereal, peanut butter)
• Bread
• Powdered milk
• Don't forget your beloved pets! Make sure that you have enough bottled water and pet food on hand.

Warm Weather Varieties

Severe Heat

Extreme heat is dangerous and can be fatal. During this type of weather, keep as cool as possible, and make sure to keep hydrated.

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are dangerous and the resulting lightening can cause severe injury. Other associated dangers of thunderstorms includes, strong winds, hail, and flash flooding.

Hurricane

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage with winds exceeding 155 miles per hour. Make sure you have a safety plan for your family, including a kit of all essential items.

Flood

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Floods can impact a neighborhood or community, or, affect entire river basins and multiple states. Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Every state is at risk from this hazard.

Source: Fema.gov