I have compiled a list of recommended things to take and do when getting ready to evacuate. (Thanks to those who have posted some of these suggestions) Of course, if you have been instructed to evacuate immediately, please just get yourself out! If you are in a nearby area, begin packing these items so that you are ready should the evacuation order come in.
I am sure there are many other things that are important to you other than what is listed here, so please take them if they will be a comfort to you.
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WHAT TO PACK
Clothing
3 days-worth of clothes
Pants, shirts (long sleeve & short), underwear, bras, socks, shoes, warm jacket/sweatshirt
Hat
Bedding
Blankets
Pillows
Sleeping bags
Blow up beds
Personal Care Items
Toothbrush and paste
Deodorant
Eye Glasses and Extras
Medications & Daily Vitamins
Sanitary items (e.g. tampons, pads)
Chapstick
Hair Ties
Personal Items
Legal documents – will/trust papers, birth & marriage certificates, SS Cards passports, etc
Any other Important Files and/or Fire Box
A copy of your auto/renters/home owner’s insurance docs
Your wallet/purse
Any cash you can find
Driver’s license
Extra Keys
Photos/Mementos
Family valuables: jewelry, family heirlooms (best to wear them rather than carry them in case of theft)
Any irreplaceable items
Electronics
External hard drives
Laptop & Chargers
iPad/Tablet & chargers
Cell phone & charger
Kids & Pets
Toys for kids
Diapers
Formula
Clothes for kids
Special “lovey” or “blanky”
Treats for kids
Kids medications
Pets in pet carrier
Pet food/supplies/medications
Pet toys
Other Supplies
Hand sanitizer
Boxcutter, Scissors
Duct Tape and Twine
Paper/Pens/Markers and/or Knife
Extra Batteries
First Aid Kit
Extra Keys
Flashlight/Lanterns
Ziplock bags
Fire extinguisher
Matches or Lighter
Moist towelettes
Garbage bags
Mess Kit and Manual Can Opener
Radio/Whistle/Dust Masks
Tarp
Water bottles/thermos
Playing cards
A good book or two – you can share / swap books)
A blank journal
Food
Water
Nuts & dried fruit
Dried mashed potato
Chocolate bars
Bread
Milk powder
Quick precooked rice (e.g. Uncle Ben’s 2-minute rice)
Chips
Salt
Peanut butter
Jam
Honey
Crackers
Canned food
WHAT TO DO
Use an empty laundry basket to pack into
Take a video of every room in your home, including closets
Take photos of serial numbers of big ticket items (TVs, iPads/computers, fridge, stove, hot tubs, washer/dryer, etc)
Unlock side gates to your home
Put a sign on your front door that you’ve evacuated (for first responders)
Turn off gas main
Water down your home – roof, landscaping, fences
Turn off water main
Fill up your gas tank in car
Plan to be in traffic – pack your patience
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