Weather Research CenterTMWeather Research Center Weather Museum
5104 Caroline St Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713-529-3076 Fax: 713-528-3538 E-mail: wrc@wxresearch.org


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Basic Supplies

Purchase or Collect and Place in a Container for a Family Hurricane Kit.

      1. _______30 Gallon Plastic Container
      2. _______Weather Radio [Battery]
      3. _______Battery Operated Television [Extra Batteries]
      4. _______Battery Alarm Clock
      5. _______Disposable Camera
      6. _______Camp Lantern/Fuel
      7. _______Camp Stove/ Fuel for Stove
      8. _______Can Opener/Bottle Opener
      9. _______Pan or skillet
      10. _______Ice Chest
      11. _______Lantern
      12. _______Flash Lights
      13. _______Extra Bulbs/Batteries
      14. _______Pocket Knife
      15. _______Compass
      16. _______Matches[waterproof container]
      17. _______Gloves
      18. _______Hat
      19. _______Duct Tape
      20. _______Rabbit ears for TV if Cable goes out

Emergency Repair:

      1. _______Roll of Plastic
      2. _______Staple Gun/Staples
      3. _______Bucket
      4. _______Hammer & Nails
      5. _______Fire Extinguishers
      6. _______Plywood
      7. _______Power Screw Driver
      8. _______Pliers
      9. _______Rope

Personal Items:

      1. ________Notebook/Pen
      2. ________Survival Blanket
      3. ________First Aid Kit
      4. ________Rain Poncho
      5. ________Tweezers
      6. ________Thermometer
      7. ________Aspirin
      8. ________anti-diarrhea meds
      9. ________antacid
      10. ________Needle/Thread
      11. ________Ice/heat pack
      12. ________Bug spray
      13. ________Toilet Paper
      14. ________Disposable Wipes
      15. ________Feminine Hygiene Products
      16. ________Foul Weather Gear
      17. ________Change of Clothes
      18. ________Blankets
      19. ________Shampoo/Toothpaste/Tooth Brushes/Soap
      20. ________Towels

Be sure to label with your family's name.



Weather Research Center
5104 Caroline St. Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 529-3076
E-mail wrc@wxresearch.org