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Published On:Monday, July 19, 2010

Battery operated radio
Flashlights, batteries, bulbs
Battery operated lanterns with a large supply of batteries
Waterproof matches
Manual can opener
Clock (windup or battery)
Baby supplies
Camp stove
Fire extinguishers
Lumber for windows
Mosquito repellent
First aid kit and bandages
Ice chests and coolers
Water container with enough water to last a week for all
Prescription drugs
Masking tape
Full tank of gas in vehicle
Cash
Canned food and milk
Disposable dishes, napkins, cups, forks, knives, spoons
Garbage bags
Hurricane chart

Food suggestions:

Beverages (powdered or canned, fruit juices, instant coffee and/or tea)
Canned vegetables and fruits
Prepared foods (canned soups, beef, spaghetti, tuna, chicken, etc.)
Sugar, salt & pepper
Snacks (crackers, cookies, hard candy),
Snack spreads (peanut butter, jelly, cheese spread, etc.)
Bagged bread.

Important phone numbers

Police and Fire Emergency 919, 911, 322-4444

Police headquarters 322-4444

Ambulance service 322-2881,302-4747

Air Ambulance service 322-2881,377-1606,323-2186

Princess Margaret Hospital 322-2861-5

Doctors Hospital- 302-4600

BEC 323-5561

BTC 914

Water and sewerage 325-0505

Department of Meteorology 377-7178

Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association 325-8864

NEMA 322-6081

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