HURRICANE SANDY: 13 things you need before the hurricane arrives

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Dominion Virginia Power suggests you keep an emergency preparedness kit in your home.

Recommended items include:

1. Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
2. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
3. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
4. Flashlight and extra batteries
5. First aid kit
6. Whistle to signal for help
7. Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
8. Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
9. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
10. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
11. Can opener for food
12. Local maps
13. Cell phone with chargers