Make sure you ask for exterior plywood. There are many kinds, so look over your home now and determine what you will need. A nail too small, the wrong shape or hammered in wrong will fail, and that will give the storm the breach it needs to get into your home. Put aside in a special box in garage. Keep heat-sensitive items inside home and rotate stock throughout season.
Batteries can go in refrigerator.
Fully charged battery-operated lanterns. Keep a 2-week supply of prescription drugs. Never use plastic garbage bags to store food or water. Part of the manufacturing process includes a pest repellant, which can be harmful to humans. Go to the Emergency Preparedness Page , or on to Food and Ice Storage Tips .