Assemble this now. Put aside in a special box. Keep heat-sensitive items inside your house and rotate the stock throughout season:

Get enough nonperishable food now to last two weeks. Then put it in a box and leave it alone. Note: Canned and other prepared foods that are salty or dry or high in fat or protein might make for good provisions, but they’ll also make you thirsty.

Stores will be mobbed just before a storm and closed for days after. Keep a two-week supply of prescription drugs. Your first-aid kit should include:

Keep these documents in a waterproof, portable container: