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Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com and Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

Family emergency supply kit must-haves FILE IMAGE: Emergency Kit Checklist

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com and Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, it’s important to prepare your family and your home while you still have time.

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We pulled together the following checklist of things you should include in your supply kit based on recommendations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Hurricane Center.

  • Water, one gallon per person each day, for sanitation and drinking
  • Non-perishable food to last at least three days
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Medications
  • Copies of personal documents, such as birth certificates and passports
  • Family and emergency contact information

LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton strengthens to major storm in Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Milton strengthens as it moves toward Florida

  • Extra cash
  • Cell-phone with charger
  • Sanitation and personal hygiene items
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlight
  • Fire extinguisher

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  • Sleeping bags
  • Pet food
  • Matches
  • Local maps
  • Whistle
  • Duct tape

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  • Infant formula and diapers
  • Activities for children, including books, puzzles,
  • Complete change of clothing
  • Fuel for generator and car
  • Paper plates and plastic utensils
  • Paper and pencil

Hurricane Milton strengthens as it moves toward Florida.

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