One sure thing about New Jersey winters? Lots and lots of snow. Get ahead of the game and gather everything you need for your family in case the weather takes a turn for the worse and there are power outages.
- Water—at least a three-day supply, or a gallon per person per day
- Food—at least a three-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-make food
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- Extra batteries—especially hard-to-find-in-a-storm sizes, like Ds
- First aid kit
- Medications (a seven-day supply) and any medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, syringes, glasses or contact lenses)
- Personal hygiene items: face wipes, toilet paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc.
- Cellphone and charger
- Copies of personal documents (birth certificates, insurance policies, passports, deed/lease for home, proof of address, medication list and important medical information)
- Family and emergency contact info
- Extra cash
- Baby and pet supplies (make sure to have plenty of diapers and wipes!)
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery
- Warm clothes—coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots, extra blankets
- Alternative heat sources, like portable heaters or wood for the fireplace in case your primary heat source is compromised
- Gas for your generator, if you need it
—Source: American Red Cross
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