Supply checklist -- don't face storms without it Published Aug. 12, 2010 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Now that south Mississippi has reached the midsummer peak of hurricane season, it's a good time for Keesler families to make sure they have the supplies they'll need if a storm targets the area. This sample checklist can be especially helpful in making preparations to evacuate out of the path of an approaching hurricane. The commissary and main exchange carry all the supplies you'll need. Food Dried and canned products, such as fruit, vegetables, milk, juice, bouillon and soup. Grains, nuts, jerky, snacks, trail mix and granola and high-energy bars. Condiments, herbs and spices. Instant coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Manual can opener. Paper plates, cups, napkins and paper towels. Fondue pots fueled by candles or Sterno fuel can be used indoors; propane and fuel stoves or grills can only be used outdoors. Safety Flashlights. Two radios -- solar or wind-up and battery powered. Extra batteries. Fire extinguisher. Hand tools. Plastic sheeting, duct tape and towels to seal air gaps. Blankets. Survival manual. Area map with highlighted evacuation routes. Waterproof matches and lighter. Candles. Battery-operated lanterns. Water Store one gallon per person per day -- two quarts for drinking and two quarts for cooking and cleaning. Use clean, sterilized plastic soda bottles or water containers. Date and store in cool, dark place; rotate often. Emergency indoor water sources include ice cubes, reservoir tank of toilet and hot water heater (with gas or electricity off, open drain at bottom of tank, turn off water intake valve and turn on a hot water faucet. Refill tank before turning gas or electricity back on.) To disinfect water, add two or three drops of household bleach per gallon. Shake well and let it set for 30 minutes before using. Home Sanitation items such as a portable toilet or 5-gallon trash can with lid and plastic liners, odorless sanitation liquid or tablets and toilet paper. Eating and cooking utensils and containers. Needle, thread and safety pins. Forty-gallon garbage can with lid and plastic liners. Cash and credit card. Entertainment items, such as books, toys, games, crayons, paper, compact disks and deck of cards. Change of clothing and shoes. Extra set of car and house keys. Documents in fireproof safe or airtight plastic container, such as birth and marriage certificates, passports, insurance policies, deeds, recent tax returns, Social Security cards, driver's license, bank accounts, credit card information, stocks, bonds, immunization records and other family information. Health First aid kit. Family or pet medications. Vitamins and minerals. Feminine hygiene supplies. Waterless hand cleaner, pre-moistened towelettes, towels, washcloths and soap. Household chlorine bleach. Supplies for babies and the elderly. Extra medications and prescription glasses. Car Gas tank should be at least 3/4 full. Road maps. Flashlights and batteries. First aid kit. Cell phone or walkie-talkies. Flares. Jumper cables. Blanket. Compact tent. Cash, change and credit cards. Pocket-size survival manual. Light jacket or rain gear, clothing, socks, shoes and hat. Freezer bags, quart and gallon size. Portable radio with extra batteries. Personal hygiene supplies -- toilet paper, feminine supplies, soap, tissues, paper towels, moist wipes, brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor and shampoo. Health supplies -- multivitamins, energy bars, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, trail mix, water and bleach. Safety supplies -- candle lantern, whistle, waterproof matches, lighter, large piece of aluminum foil for cooking if necessary, string, compass, clothespins and pocket knife. Miscellaneous supplies -- pen or pencil, paper, extra batteries, glasses, scissors, sunglasses, deck of cards, needle and thread, book, metal cooking pot. Pets To shelter at home, store low-protein food to reduce stool volume, water, bowls, puppy training pads, garbage bags for refuse, bed, blanket, familiar toys and crate. In case of evacuation, obtain a pet carrier or crate, and collect identification and vaccination records, registration papers, food, water, medications, muzzle and leash. Susan Griggs and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Moore contributed to this report.