Texas Hurricane Prep: What to Pack for Your Family

Let’s be real, no one wants to prep for a hurricane. But when it comes to protecting your family, especially the tiny humans, being over-prepared beats scrambling at the last minute.

Think of it like packing for a really weird camping trip where the power’s out and your phone's on 2%.

Here’s what your emergency kit should include to stay safe, fed, and mostly stress-free:

• Water: One gallon per person per day. For at least three days. Yes, even if you “don’t drink water like that.”

• Food: Canned stuff, granola bars, dried fruit. Anything that doesn’t need heat, electricity, or effort.

• LED flashlights + extra batteries: Because your phone’s flashlight will die.

• First aid kit: Bandages, antiseptics, meds, and your prescriptions.

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio: The old-school kind, for weather updates when Wi-Fi ghosts you.

• Power banks: More than one. Your phone’s gonna need a buddy.

• Hygiene items: Think wet wipes, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and toothpaste.

• Important docs: Backups on a waterproof USB- ID, insurance, bank info, and medical records.

• Blankets & clothes: For warmth and comfort when things get chilly.

• Solar charger: Because sunlight might be all you’ve got.

Now, if you’ve got kids? Here’s how to keep them safe and sane:

• Baby supplies: Extra diapers, wipes, formula, bottles. All of it.

• Comfort items: A favorite stuffed animal or blankie can do wonders.

• Books and toys: Non-electronic, distraction-worthy stuff.

• Children’s medications: Don’t forget the dosing chart.

• Extra clothing: Warm layers + rain gear. Accidents and puddles happen.

• Portable crib or playpen: A safe zone in the chaos.

Hurricane prep isn’t fun but neither is dead phones, no power, and feeling unprepared. Get ahead of it now, so if the storm hits, you’re ready.