Here's what you need to have in your typhoon emergency kit
You'll want to keep an emergency kit at all times. Make sure you have at least three days of supplies on hand, including food, water and pet food.
All family members should know the importance of the kit, and check the items frequently to make sure they aren’t expired or missing.
Don’t give in to the temptation to “borrow” batteries, snacks and other items from the emergency kit.
Make sure items are returned to the kit after they are used. Build your kit now. These items can be hard to find if a storm is approaching.
- At least a gallon of fresh water a day per person for drinking and sanitation.
- Fill gallon bags with clean, fresh water and put them in the freezer before the storm.
- A can opener.
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables.
- Protein or fruit bars.
- Dry cereal or granola.
- Peanut butter.
- Dried fruit.
- Canned or boxed juices and milk.
- Charcoal or other fuel for the grill.
- Matches or lighters in waterproof containers.
- Food for infants.
- Comfort/stress food.
- Paper cups, plates, paper towels and utensils.
- Flashlight.
- First-aid kit.
- Extra batteries.
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
- Cell phone with car chargers and a backup battery.
- Wrench, pliers and other basic tools.
- Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives.
- Glasses and contact lens solution.
- Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream.
- Chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Paper and pencil.
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.
You’ll need:
Personal storm planner
Calculate the supplies your family will need to stay safe for three to seven days after the storm. Answer a few questions, and we'll help you get a shopping/supply list together.
COR 4: Always ready
Under Condition of Readiness 4, damaging winds (39 mph sustained or higher) may arrive within 72 hours. Guam is always in Condition of Readiness 4.
What do all these storm terms mean?
Is it COR 3 and COR 2? When does a watch become a warning? Check out our guide to storm terms.
Make your communication plan
Make sure your family knows what to do and where to go when the warnings start. Decide where to meet, how to communicate.
Get your pets ready
Here's what you need to do to keep your pets safe during the storm. They'll need an emergency kit and supplies of their own.
Make an inventory
Document important information about your valuables, and make digital copies of your documents.