As not one, but two hurricanes bear down on the Hawaiian islands this weekend, millions of people will be forced to hunker down and ride the storms out. Staying safe through a hurricane means being prepared, both with necessary supplies and by knowing what to do should the storm isolate you from supplies and support for days or weeks. We've compiled a list of supplies and information everyone who is in the path of a hurricane should have. 

STAY INFORMED

The first and most important thing to do is stay informed. According to the National Hurricane Center, you should know if you are in an evacuation area. Always heed government evacuation orders. If you are not in an evacuation area, but are still in the direct path of the hurricane, you should need to think about if your home can sustain the coming storm surge, heavy winds and flooding. 

Contact the local National Weather Service office or local government emergency management office. An important list of contact to have should include:

• Local Emergency Management
• City or County Law Enforcement
• City or County Fire/Rescue Services
• Local or State Government Offices
• Local Hospitals
• Local American Red Cross Center
• Local TV and Radio Stations
• Your Property Insurance Contact

SUPPLIES

According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is likely that during or after a hurricane, you and your family may be cut off from supplies and outside support for an unknown amount of time. Gathering the necessary supplies to keep everyone healthy and nourished is most important while you wait for flooding to subside and roads to re-open. It's important that you stock up on the following: 

Food and Medicine

• Clean water containers
• At least 5 gallons of water PER PERSON (should last 3 to 5 days)
• A 3 to 5 day supply of food PER PERSON
• Baby food if you have infants
• Prescription medication reserves (if applicable)

Safety Supplies

• A first aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Plenty of batteries
• Sleeping bags and blankets
• A radio that runs on batteries
• Flashlights or candles

Personal Items

• Cleaning cloths (preferably wet) if water supply is cut off
• Diapers (for babies)
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Hand sanitizer

Emergency Car Kit (In case you need to leave your home quickly)

• Tools for emergency repairs
• Road flares
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Canned food or other food that won't spoil
• Maps or smart phone with GPS
• Sleeping bags
• Flashlights with spare batteries

PLAN OF ACTION

It is important that you anticipate how you and your family will stay together or in contact during the storm. You should also be prepared to evacuate your home if an evacuation order is issued. 

An emergency plan should address the following:

• Know you and your family's relevant info in the event some one goes missing. You might want to fill out a form like this one from FEMA
• Know the shelter locations or places of refuge away from your home, in case you are away when the storm hits
• Schools and daycare centers should make emergency plans

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

You may want to also look over the CDC's health considerations before, during and after a storm.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a list of guidelines for food and water safety during natural disasters.

Also, review FEMA's evacuation guidelines in case you and your family must evacuate your home before or during the storm.