Isla PrácticaHurricane preparedness checklist
A practical list of what to have at home before the storm arrives. Use it as a starting point and adapt it to your family.
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Always follow the instructions of local authorities. Official sources: Ready.gov, the National Weather Service in San Juan and Puerto Rico's Emergency Management Bureau.
Water and food
Ready.gov recommends at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for several days. In Puerto Rico many families prepare for one to two weeks.
Light and power
Never run a generator indoors, in a garage or near windows: carbon monoxide is deadly.
Communication
When cell service goes down, AM/FM radio is still the most reliable source of official alerts.
Health and first aid
Keep a list of every household member's medications and doses.
Documents and cash
Keep copies of IDs, deeds, contracts and policies in a waterproof bag, plus a digital copy in the cloud.
Home and tools
Secure shutters, roofs and loose yard items well ahead of time.
Plan with our workbooks
Our “Mi Plan de Huracanes” planner and the “Antes del Huracán” guide help you organize contacts, inventory, medications and documents.
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