Hurricane Matthew is barreling toward the East Coast as I type this and most of my family that lives near the coast is staying put to weather out the storm. Most people who choose to stay board themselves in and throw themselves a Hurricane Party. I have compiled a list of the top must-haves to throw the best Hurricane Party.

1. Food.

If you do not have food to last through the storm, there can be no party, and honestly, you should have evacuated with the rest of them. Food is the most important thing to have on hand for a Hurricane Party. I suggest snacks and plenty of non-perishables.

2. Candles.

Who cares if the power goes out? You have candles to keep your place lit! The party does not need to stop just because the lights go out, just bundle up and pray that your phones are charged!

3. Spotify Premium.

If your internet goes out, you can stream commercial free music offline as long as your battery survives. This, of course, has to be done before your power goes out, but you can get a free trial here. This way the party doesn't have to stop!

4. Games.

Cards Against Humanity, Monopoly, Uno, and a deck of cards is all you need. This ensures hours of fun even if the power does go out. Of course, if the power is working you can play video games and binge watch shows on Netflix. But it would be a good idea to have some back-up entertainment planned.

5. Alcohol (for those of the 21+ crowd).

What party isn't complete without a few drinks? Most parties, honestly. But if you're over 21 and looking for an added incentive to party, stock up before the storm and just let loose. You don't have to work anyways, so who cares?

6. People!

What is a party without some friends? If you have people staying with you, it will make the whole thing more enjoyable. You can look out for each other and make the whole thing pass by more quickly.

I hope this list will get you through the next hurricane! Stay safe and have fun!