Mother Nature never ceases to surprise people, which is why weather experts recommend being prepared for anything hurricane season may throw your way. Here are three items you should keep in your hurricane kit, and how the addition of fuel can be a precious resource.

What to Keep in Your Hurricane Kit

1. Non-Perishable Food

Although healthy adults can skip a meal or two during a strong storm or blackout, infants, young children, and the elderly need nourishment. People with diabetes can become ill in minutes if their blood sugar levels fall too low from lack of eating, and infants who rely on formula may also experience the same effects.

Keep an ample amount of easy-to-grab, non-perishable foods in your hurricane kit. Invest in MREs, or stock up on canned goods, like tuna, SPAM®, vegetables, Chef Boyardee®, and other foods that you can consume from the can or with minimal preparation and cooking.

2. Water

Since you can’t prepare dehydrated food without water, keep enough for every member of your family. Generally, stock at least one gallon of water per person per day for eating, hand washing, and other hygiene tasks. If a storm is on the way, freeze bags of water to give yourself an additional supply.

3. Fuel

You’ll also need to cook food and power essential devices, like cellphones to contact family and the radio to stay updated on the weather conditions. To make these tasks possible, have a gas generator on hand. These portable machines can be filled with propane or gasoline, and use combustion to turn fuel into electrical energy. Talk with your provider about how much fuel you need and how to store it properly to prevent accidents, like spills.

If a storm is approaching, get prepared by contacting the team at Fuelman in Honolulu, HI. These specialists can help your household prepare for a natural disaster by providing bulk fuel to power your technology. Their team will even deliver your order and help you unload it and set it up. View their services online, or call at (808) 842-3835 to place an order.