Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Hurricane Packing List

Hurricane Irma will mark my sixth major hurricane that I have worked as a law enforcement officer. In all cases I learned what to pack for a stay at the station for a few days. Here is my basic list.


Hurricane Packing List
 
Blanket or Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad and Pillow
3 Days of Work Clothes
3 Days of Regular Clothing
Extra Boots and Socks (Wool socks dry better)
Ear Plugs (For sleeping at the station)
Toiletries, Shampoo, Soap
Towel
Shower Shoes
Medications
Cooler with Ice
3 Days of Food
Water
Extra Flashlight (Head Band Type)
Phone Charger
Leather Gloves (For dragging limbs out of the road) 
Axe
Eye Protection/Glasses
Sun Screen (Directing Traffic After the Hurricane)
Bug Spray (Hurricanes stir up the bugs)
Hat

Stay safe