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Hurricane Guide 2007

The less thought of survival items

By Times Staff Writer
Published April 15, 2007

- Other batteries: hearing aid, cell phone, digital camera, handheld games such as GameBoys.

- Bleach, bleach, bleach, to clean up mold.

- Termite bait and ant poison.

- Sunscreen, lip balm, insect spray.

- Hand sanitizer and canisters of wipes.

- Toothbrushing pads (handy when water is in short supply).

- Paper towels. If the water supply is shut off, it's easier to wipe up food prep areas with paper towels than with sponges.

- Work gloves and rubber gloves.

- Squeegees on long handles for scraping mud out of the house if you've been flooded.

- Rags, sponges, mops for cleanup.

- Spare pair of eyeglasses.

- Backup package of disposable contacts; eyedrops.

- Sunglasses.

- Air horn to call for help if you're trapped.

- Spray paint to paint your number and insurance carrier on the front of your house.

- Laser pointer or powerful flashlight to attract attention if you need help in the dark.

- Dry socks and shoes, several changes.

- Flat fixer. Streets may be full of broken glass and sharp debris.

- Laundry detergent and a bucket for washing clothes until power is restored.

- Spare set of keys. In the confusion and disarray, it's easy to misplace them.

- Portable air-conditioner. This can be plugged into a generator to provide at least some relief from heat and humidity.

- Cash.

Times staff writer

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