Emergency Evacuation List

While we were sitting on the deck at the IZ fundraiser admiring the view, the uncomfortable topic of evacuating for fires and what plans we each have or don't have.  The following is a list I found on Pinecam during the recent fire and consensus was that it would be useful to have it on the blog so we could access it easily.  Of course it needs to be customized for your specific circumstances.

WHAT TO TAKE

Family

___ Pet ID tags
___ Pet leashes
___ Pet medications
___ Pet water bowls
___ Pets (if advance warning, take to an approved shelter)
___ Photographs of all family members


Documents

___ Birth certificates
___ Car insurance card
___ Computer backup disks
___ Computers (time permitting)
___ Drivers' licenses
___ Health insurance card
___ House deed
___ Insurance papers
___ Legal documents
___ Marriage license
___ Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
___ Tax papers

Money

___ Blank checks
___ Cash
___ Check books
___ Credit cards
___ Purse
___ Savings books
___ Wallet

Medications

___ Analgesics
___ First-aid kit
___ Motion sickness tablets
___ Prescription dentures
___ Prescription glasses
___ Prescription hearing aids
___ Prescriptions

Jewelry

___ Decorations, pins, awards
___ Family heirlooms
___ Gold, silver, and other valuable jewelry

Sentimental

___ Family Bible
___ Irreplaceable keepsakes
___ Original paintings
___ Photos and albums, slides, movies, home videos

Food and water (for three to seven days - if time permits)

___ Manual can opener
___ Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food
___ Pet food
___ Pet treats
___ Water (at least one gallon per person and pet per day)

Food Storage
Water Storage

Toiletries (if time permits)

___ Sanitary devices
___ Shaving articles
___ Soap and towels
___ Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Emergency Sanitation

Clothing (appropriate for the season - if time permits)

___ Change of clothing for each person (for one to seven days)
___ Change of underwear
___ Coats and jackets
___ Gloves and scarves
___ Hats and caps
___ Infant supplies and toys
___ Shoes and boots
___ Sleepwear

Additional Items to Take (if time permits)

___ Cameras and extra batteries
___ Cell phones
___ Covered container to use as an emergency toilet
___ Flashlights and extra batteries
___ Portable radio and extra batteries
___ Reading material
___ Recreational items

First Aid Kit
72-Hour Kit