This is what the Florida Sun-Sentinel recommends to have on hand in case of a hurricane:

Non-perishable foods you can collect now:
Canned and jarred meats and fish, such as tuna, chunky chicken or ham (Don’t forget the can opener)
Canned fruits (packed in juice, not in syrup)
Canned vegetables
Canned soups, stews and chili
Powdered and/or evaporated milk
Instant coffee, tea and cocoa
Unsalted nuts
Jelly and/or honey
Peanut butter
Powdered drink mixes (to make water more palatable)
Fruit juices, vegetable juices, diet soft drinks
Bouillon cubes
Nonperishable pudding and gelatin
Pet food

Items to add when a storm is approaching:
Bottled water
Apples, lemons, bananas, oranges (all will keep several days at room temperature)
Individual packaged servings of pudding, applesauce and diced fruit
Individually packaged juices and drinks
Raisins and other dried fruits
Cheese spreads and cheese slices that don’t need refrigeration
Ready-made baby formula, not the powder or concentrate
Baby food in jars
Cookies, crackers or chips
Small boxes of dry cereal
Bread, muffins or bagels
Summer sausage, pepperoni
Condiments, including ketchup, mustard, onions, garlic, oil and vinegar (Virtually any condiment can spice up canned vegetables.)
Ice

Don’t forget to have some way to prepare food - outdoor grill (with fuel) or sterno stove.

They also have suggestions for supplies and first aid kits.

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