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                                <div class="caption-text"><p>1. Flashlight -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039PV1QK/">Dorcy Waterproof LED Flashlight</a><br />
Price:&nbsp;$6.94</p>

<p>Check your flashlights to make sure they are in working condition and purchase a new one if necessary. (Amazon)</p>
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                                <div class="caption-text"><p>2. Batteries - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U42A28">Energizer MAX AAA Batteries</a><br />
Price:&nbsp;$6.24&nbsp;</p>

<p>Make sure to stock up on battery sizes that work with your flashlights and&nbsp;radios.&nbsp;(Amazon)</p>
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                                <div class="caption-text"><p>3. Portable radio - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Portable-Earphone-Indicator-Batteries/dp/B008FD5HBG/">Sony Portable Handy AM/FM Radio</a>&nbsp;<br />
Price:&nbsp;$47.98</p>

<p>A portable radio is a great thing to have on hand in case your area loses power. Check the batteries and make sure you have extras.&nbsp;(Amazon)</p>
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                                <div class="caption-text"><p>4. First aid kit - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Small-First-Aid-Kit-Piece/dp/B00LPQUWPG/">Small First Aid Kit 100 Piece</a><br />
Price:&nbsp;$20.99&nbsp;</p>

<p>A small first aid kit is always a great addition to your emergency hurricane supplies. It may really come in handy.&nbsp;(Amazon)</p>
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                                <div class="caption-text"><p>5. Manual can opener - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KC130OHERA-Can-Opener-Red/dp/B005D6FXEY/">KitchenAid Can Opener</a><br />
Price:&nbsp;$16.48</p>

<p>A&nbsp;manual can opener will come in handy if there are power outages and you're trying to open canned food.&nbsp;(Amazon)</p>
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