In a hurricane, severe storm, or flood you may have to evacuate or shelter-in-place with the aid of hurricane survival kits. Water related disasters, such as hurricanes, storms and floods are among the most common types of emergencies. It is important to have a hurricane kit, storm kit or a flood kit in order to be prepared. Severe hurricanes and storms can force people to shelter in place for hours, days, or even weeks. Hurricane kits include emergency supplies such as breathing protection, first aid, water and food, light and communication tools, and more to get you through a storm and the aftermath of a storm.