Hurricane Preparation Checklist (Courtesy of Kroger)

As Hurricane Season begins, Kroger is reminding Houstonians and surrounding areas that they can be active in ensuring their own safety and security by planning. Hurricane Preparation Checklist: (Courtesy of Kroger)

Water: 2 Quarts to 1 Gallon Per Day Per Person
Canned and Powder Milk
Juice and Sports Drinks
Canned Foods: Soup, Tuna, Vegetables, Fruit Cups, etc.
Snacks: Cookies, Crackers, Chips, etc.
Snack Spreads: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cheese Spread, etc.
Bread
Cereal
Can Opener
Batteries
Battery-powered Radio
Flashlight
Duct Tape
Ice
Ice Chest
Paper Plates, and Plastic Cups, Forks, Knives and Spoons
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels and Cleansing Wipes
Anti-bacterial Hand Sanitizer
Insect Repellent Spray
Candles and Matches
Charcoal and Lighter Fluid
Sterno
Generator
Pet Food, if applicable
Diapers, Wipes and Baby Formula, if applicable
Supply of Medical Prescriptions, if applicable

Kroger stores throughout the community offer essential services and products to support the fuel, grocery and pharmaceutical needs of residents in Houston and surrounding areas. Armed with the necessities and knowledge of best hurricane preparedness strategies ahead of impending storms, individuals and families can guard their well-being against potential disruption.

To prepare for a hurricane, Kroger is advising to take the following measures:

Grocery Hurricane Checklist

Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
Purchase emergency kit items at your local Kroger Store. See attached.
Pick up the Hurricane Tracking Guide at your local Kroger store. Click here to find the store nearest to you.
Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground.
Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.
Plan and install Kroger app to access ClickList® pickup and order groceries in advance online. 

Pharmacy Hurricane Checklist

Keep a current list of all your medications – one easy way to do this is to take a picture of your prescription bottles.
When a storm is brewing make sure you have a 7-14-day supply of your medications – in most cases the pharmacy can work with your insurance.
Make sure your pharmacy has your most current contact information.
Fuel
Fill your gas tank! Take advantage of Kroger’s Fuel Rewards Program.
By shopping at Kroger, customers can earn up to $1 off per gallon at any Kroger Fuel Center.

About Kroger

Kroger stands with Houstonians as the community once again faces the unpredictable impact of an upcoming Hurricane season. The organization is committed to keeping residents aware of vulnerabilities and empowered to protect their personal well-being as well as that of their loved ones, friends and neighbors. Kroger operates 110 retail food stores, 106 pharmacies and 81 fuel centers in Greater Houston, Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Our 17,794 Houston division associates are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human SpiritTM, serving the region through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.