{"id":53,"date":"2023-07-10T09:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T13:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/accommodation\/what-do-i-bring\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:33:17","slug":"what-do-i-bring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/accommodation\/resources-forms\/what-do-i-bring\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Bring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<section>\n<div id=\"dept_content\">\n<div id=\"sub_content\" class=\"bodytext\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">What Do I Bring With Me?<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Single sheet sets, 1 blanket, pillow(s)<\/li>\n<li>Bedside floor mat,<\/li>\n<li>Curtains<\/li>\n<li>1 pair rubber slippers (for bathroom)<\/li>\n<li>Bath towels<\/li>\n<li>Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, skin lotion, toilet paper, soap)<\/li>\n<li>Cutlery, plates, glasses, cups<\/li>\n<li>Electric iron<\/li>\n<li>Hangers<\/li>\n<li>Clothes Pins (if not utilizing dryers)<\/li>\n<li>Laundry detergent<\/li>\n<li>Mattress cover<\/li>\n<li>Pots and pans for cooking<\/li>\n<li>Facial Masks<\/li>\n<li>Hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Medication (e.g. personal medication, paracetamol)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Hurricane Preparation Checklist<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Before the storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plenty of bottled water<\/li>\n<li>A flashlight (and plenty of batteries!)<\/li>\n<li>Radio that uses batteries<\/li>\n<li>Non-Perishable&nbsp;Food&nbsp;items&nbsp;that don\u2019t need to be refrigerated or cooked, like&nbsp;canned foods, crackers, granola bars, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Cash (ATMs and card readers won\u2019t work if the power goes out)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Charge your phone\/power banks (Have an additional charger)<\/li>\n<li>Get laundry done (You don\u2019t want to be stuck in dirty clothes!)<\/li>\n<li>Shower (In case&nbsp;we&nbsp;lose water)<\/li>\n<li>Secure all&nbsp;your windows<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re on the ground floor, unplug and move everything you don\u2019t need in case of flooding<\/li>\n<li>Lock up valuables in a drawer\/storage box<\/li>\n<li>Pack a bag with clothing, toiletries, and any other essentials you use in case you have to evacuate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>During the storm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen for information\/announcements from your R.A or campus&nbsp;security<\/li>\n<li>Stay indoors unless directed otherwise by a&nbsp;campus&nbsp;official<\/li>\n<li>Stay away from windows<\/li>\n<li>Keep a record of any damage that occurs to your room from the storm<\/li>\n<li>Get in contact with your family and keep them updated<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with your fellow residents<\/li>\n<li>Most importantly, stay calm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo stay updated on Campus operations, download the <strong>UWI Campus App<\/strong> from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Play Store:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.oohlala.uowichb&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.oohlala.uowichb&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay up to date on local news by tuning into our local radio stations: <a href=\"https:\/\/liveonlineradio.net\/98-1-one\">https:\/\/liveonlineradio.net\/98-1-one<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Do I Bring With Me? 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