Hurricane Shopping List: 13 Things To Have On Hand

When it comes to hurricanes, there are a lot of things we can't predict. But as we saw with Harvey and now with Irma, what we can do is be as prepared as possible for if and when these deadly storms strike.

Of course, the most important thing to do is heed the warnings of local officials. Beyond that, you can make sure you're well stocked on water, food and everything else you might need if you're advised to wait out the storm.

First things first: Read through this Hurricane Safety Checklist from the Red Cross. Then get shopping. Here are 13 things we plan to have on hand all season long.

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Poland Spring Water (48-count)
Your bottled water can be whatever brand you like — it doesn't even have to come in a bottle — but it is a good idea to always have a supply available.

Jif Creamy Peanut Butter (Pack of 3)
The Red Cross recommends you have at least a three-day supply of nonperishable and easy-to-prepare food. For us, we start with peanut butter and go from there.

Larabar Gluten-Free Bar, Chocolate Chip Brownie (16-count)
These bars are a blend of dates, chocolate chips, almonds, walnuts, cocoa powder and sea salt. It's a wholesome snack that also happens to be delicious.

Ziploc Gallon Storage Bags Gallon (150 count)
Use these to store food or to keep important documents dry.

Outlite A100 Ultra Bright LED Flashlight
Let there be light — even if the power goes out. Ideally you'll have multiple operational flashlights available for the whole family to use as needed.

Etekcity Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lantern (4-pack)
Where a flashlight won't cut it, a battery-operated camping lantern should do the trick. This four-pack comes with 12 AAs, but it's never a bad idea to buy some extra batteries.

Always Prepared First Aid Medical Kit
This 100-piece first aid kit comes in a handy red bag with a reflective strip. It even includes a bonus emergency auto-escape tool to keep in your glove compartment.

Apex Healthcare Products Ultra Bubble-Lok 7-Day Pill Organizer
If there are any medications you take on a regular or daily basis, a pill organizer is a good way to keep track of them.

Kangaroo Emergency Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
In the case of an emergency, these blankets can provide protection from cold or hot weather.

Charmin Ultra Soft Mega Roll Toilet Paper (24-count)
We can't pretend to know your t.p. preferences, but we can tell you it's something you don't want to run out of.

RunningSnail Emergency Hand Crank Self-Powered Radio
Keep this AM/FM & NOAA weather radio with you for all the latest weather and hazard information for your area. It doubles as a compact size flashlight and comes with a 12-month warranty.

PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Adult Dry Dog Food
Whatever brand it may be, don't forget Fido's food. Make sure you have enough cat food and kitty litter, too.

Exploding Kittens: A Card Game About Kittens and Explosions and Sometimes Goats
This isn't exactly a necessity, but if you lose electricity, you'll sure be happy to have a fun (and funny) card game to pass the time.

Watch: Top 10 Items You Need In Your Hurricane Emergency Kit

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