We at the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation suggest that prior to a storm or hurricane, you stock up on the following emergency supplies:

• Batteries, candles, flashlights, hurricane lamps and matches (Please exercise caution when using candles and hurricane lamps indoors and in windy conditions.)
• Manual can opener
• Gas stove and fuel
• Fire extinguisher,  and a first aid kit
• AM/FM Radio (battery operated)
• Hammer, nails, pliers, duct tape, wire and ropes
• Manual can opener
• Powdered milk and fresh water. (Sterilise and fill as many containers with water as possible, including your bathtub.)
• Canned goods and other foods which require little or no cooking
• Fill car and motor bike with gas
• Extra prescription medicine
• Household bleach to purify water (1 drop per liter or 4 drops per gallon)