What to Pack in Your Emergency Kit | SERVPRO of New Orleans Uptown & Mid-City

6/21/2021 (Permalink)

Hurricanes are not a rare event in NOLA. It is important to have “Stay” and “Go” Kits for your entire family. Gather essential items and store them in a safe area with easy access. Each family's kit may look different based on each family's needs. Make special allowances for pets, babies, and the elderly and update them as your family grows. 

“Stay” Kit: Place in a waterproof bin-

• Food; Rotate non-perishable food
• Manual can opener  
• Water; one gallon per person, per day, for three days
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight and Extra Batteries
• Shelter(Plastic sheeting, duct-tape, Tent, Sleeping bag/ Blanket)
• Phone Chargers
• Emergency Weather Radio
• Matches 
• Fans that don't need electricity 
• Entertainment that doesn't need electricity 

“Go” Kit: Place in Duffle bag or backpack

Walking or Driving? Make a Car Kit.

• Food, Three-day supply
• Manual can opener
• Mess kit
• Matches in plastic slide-lock bag
• Water; one gallon per person, per day for three days
• First Aid Kit
• Sewing Kit
• Swiss Army knife or folding pocket tools
• Work gloves/Tools
• Flashlight and Extra Batteries
• Shelter (Plastic sheeting, duct-tape, tent, sleeping bag/ blanket)
• Phone Chargers
• Emergency Weather Radio
• Maps, sealed in slide-lock plastic bags
• Masks, gloves, hand sanitizer for the whole family

SERVPRO of New Orleans Uptown & Mid-City is a 24/7 365 disaster mitigation company. If your home or business suffers damage ranging from minor to severe we can be on-site within hours to help. Call us today for more information!