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Hurricane Kit

Make sure your hurricane kit includes:

  • Flashlights & extra bulbs
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Battery-operated lanterns
  • Batteries (in different sizes!)  
  • Matches 
  • First aid kit
  • Duct tape
  • Rain gear
  • Clock (wind-up or battery-powered)
  • Plastic garbage bags
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Scissors
  • Can Opener
  • Clean clothes
  • Extra blankets
  • Heavy gloves
House Checklist
  • Remove outdoor items
  • Trim dead branches from trees
  • Board up windows
  • Fill gas tanks and extra containers
  • Get extra cash
  • Move furniture away from windows
  • Store important documents in waterproof containers
  • Extra supply of medicines
Food and Water

Pack non-perishable food for each person for 3-7 days.

  • Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day) 
  • Bottled juice
  • Two coolers: 
    One for drinks & one for food
  • Canned foods
  • Manual can opener
  • Dry pet food
Medical Needs
  • Medic-alert tags
  • Insect-repellent sprays
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Sunscreen
  • Soap
  • First aid kit
  • Prescription medication
  • Over-the-counter medication
  • Children's medicine
  • Bandages
  • Adhesive tape
  • Antiseptic solution
  • Thermometer
  • Tweezers
HURRICANE RESOURCES ON DEMAND
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Access in-depth hurricane information 24/7 on Bay News 9 On Demand, channel 342, which is free to Bright House Networks digital cable customers.

  • Preps - how to protect your home and yard and what to do with your pets.
  • Shelters - what you need to take with you, services for the elderly and disabled, and other tips.
  • Evacuation - detailed evacuation routes for each Bay area county.
  • County by County - The potential hurricane impact on each Bay area county.
  • Forecasting - A behind-the-scenes look at the tools the Bay News 9 Weather Experts use to forecast tropical storms and hurricanes.
Find a Shelter
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Find a hurricane shelter in your area with the Bay News 9 Interactive Shelter Map.

Tropical Activity

Keep a close eye on the areas where hurricanes form with our satellite views. 

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Bay News 9 is the official Volunteer Emergency Notification State for the following Red Cross Chapters:

Wednesday evening forecast

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2012 Storm Names
  • Alberto
  • Beryl
  • Chris
  • Debby
  • Ernesto
  • Florence
  • Gordon
  • Helene
  • Issac
  • Joyce
  • Kirk
  • Leslie
  • Michael
  • Nadine
  • Oscar
  • Patty
  • Rafael
  • Sandy
  • Tony
  • Valerie
  • William
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