Last update 10/31/2025
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Hurricane season its here and I have put together some thoughts on preparation.
If you’re 50 or older, add to your prep list. In addition to getting the basics — including batteries, first aid kit, flashlights, food that won't spoil, a full tank of gas and water for drinking — older adults should think about their health needs, says Don Walker, the public information officer for Florida’s Brevard County Emergency Management.
For more information on what to do to prepare for an emergency, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a list of information created specifically for older Americans. Among the items the agency recommends you have on hand:
1. A minimum three-day supply of medications along with a cooler and ice packs if your medications require refrigeration.
Also, if needed, medical supplies such as syringes.
2. Contact lens solution, glasses and/or hearing aids and extra batteries for people who need them.
3. An identification band with your full name, a list of any allergies and a family member’s contact number.
4. Information about your medical devices, including oxygen, walkers and wheelchairs. The information should include model numbers and the vendor of the products.
5. Documents in a waterproof bag. They should include a personal care plan; contact information for family members; a medication list including the dosage, exact name, pharmacy information and the prescribing doctor for each medication; a list of food or medical allergies; copies of photo IDs and medical insurance cards; and durable power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney documents.
6. Cash to be used if automatic teller and credit card machines are not working.
The CDC recommends people include additional supplies based on individual needs, such as soap, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and over-the-counter medicine as well as food and extra water for your pet.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit:
To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
1. A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
2 .Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
3. Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
4. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
5. Flashlight
6. First aid kit
7. Extra batteries
8. Whistle (to signal for help)
9. Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air) - not really something I would have in my kit.
10. Plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape (to shelter in place)
11. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
12. Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
13. Manual can opener (for food
14. Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Florida Recommends:
1. Two week minimum supply of medication, regularly used medical supplies, and a list of allergies
A list of the style, serial number, and manufacturer information of required medical devices
2. Batteries Flashlights
3 .Do not use candles
4. NOAA Weather Radio - Battery operated or hand cranked
5. Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be available after a storm
6. Cell phone chargers - Portable chargers for phone or even a laptop will be important.
7. First Aid Manual
8. Sterile adhesive bandages of different sizes
9. Sterile gauze pads
10. Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
11. Triangular bandages
12. Scissors
13. Tweezers
14. Sewing needle
15. Moistened towellettes
16. Antiseptic Disinfectant wipes
17. Hand sanitizer
18. Thermometer
19. Tube of petroleum jelly
20. Safety pins
21. Soap
22. Latex gloves Sunscreen
23. Aspirin or other pain reliever
24. Anti-diarrheal medicine
25. Antacid Laxative
26. Cotton balls Q-tips
27. Insurance cards
*Items should be kept in a water proof container
28. Medical records
29. Banking information, Credit card numbers
30. Copies of social security cards
31. Copies of birth and/or marriage certificates
32. Other personal documents
33. Set of car, house, and office keys
34. Service animal I.D., veterinary records, and proof of ownership
35. Information about where you receive medication, the name of the drug, and dosageInformation about where you receive medication,
36.Copy of Will
Maintain a list of important phone numbers including:
County emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, veterinarian, a number for out of town contacts, friends and family
37. Keep your motor vehicle tanks filled with gasoline
38. Pet food and water to last at least 7 days
39. Proper identification for pet
40. Medical records/microchip information
41. A carrier or cage Muzzle and leash Water and food bowls Medications
42. Supplies for your service animal
Food
Nonperishable packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, baby food, and any special dietary items to last at least 7 days
Water
1 gallon per person per day
Non-electric can opener Paper plates
Napkins
Plastic cups
Utensils
Rain gear such as jackets, hats, umbrellas and rain boots
Sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves Specialty items for infants, small children, the elderly, and family members with disabilities
Having a generator is in my opinion one of the best things you can have. You must have the appropriate fuel and plan on two weeks worth of fuel. If it is hooked up to the house (by a qualified electrician) even better as you can run your air conditioner. Remember to have extra propane tanks for your grille as you can cook on it and boil water if necessary. Having a gas stove may be of big help as well.