Perpetual Preparedness: Hurricane Go-Kit

“There isn't much wrong with most of those summerhouses that a really good hurricane wouldn't cure [and] when it comes it may do for the Hamptons what Mrs O'Leary's cow did for Chicago.”
- Peter Blake

One way to prepare for Hurricane Season is to make or update your go-kits. This is a 3-day supply of food, water, clothing and more that you can grab as you leave the house and flee a disaster.

Here’s a short list of basic recommended items for a go-kit:

Contact information; and important documents http://www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/familyemergencyplan.pdf
Water--at least one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
Food--at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Can-opener.
Cash--ATMs and credit card readers might be out. Have small bills to make change.
Prescription medications and glasses.
Radio: battery-powered or hand crank.
Flashlight: battery-powered or hand crank.
Extra batteries.
First aid kit
Charged cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger.
Moist towelettes, toothbrush for hygeine
Garbage/ziploc bags personal sanitation.
Local maps.