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Emergency/evacuation kit

Abrowneyegirl — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 01:34:48 GMT

Do you have one, what is in it?

We were talking about this the other day, recently a neighboring town had to evacuate people quickly in the middle of the night after a chemical fire.

We do not live in a area prone to natural disasters so we are a little lax, but there are a lot of other problems/reasons to force evac's.

I am starting a list of people supplies and pet supplies

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

PenneyT — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 01:58:07 GMT

We take care of disabled vets, and one thing we have ready is an insulated bag for any meds that need refrigeration, such as insulin. What sometimes helps in planning, is to make a list so that you don't have to try and remember things when you feel rushed.

And, tuck away some CASH in your go bag, just in case.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

151949 — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:03:52 GMT

I don't think it is possible to be prepared. I live in a hurricane area in Fl. and we are totally unprepared to evacuate. We are , however, prepared to ride out a storm, with generator and a hurricane lamp and storm shutters.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

PenneyT — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:43:13 GMT

One day one might be FORCED to evacuate; it is then that one would be glad to be prepared. Plus, it would lessen some of the danger to the people that have to help people evacuate.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

PenneyT — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:57:30 GMT

Get a tote/duffle bag. In it, put:

*pair of socks, t-shirt, and underwear for each person (in zip lock bag)

*toothpaste

*toothbrush for each

*bar of soap

*spare glasses

*roll of toilet paper (flatten it down and put it in a zip lock bag)

*spare set of keys

*list of emergency contacts

*cell phone charger

*flashlight and batteries

*small first aid kit

*garbage bags

*Cash: small denominations and quarters

*reading material, paper, pen, deck of cards, etc.

(I also have a small Bible)

This is a bare-basics list, but it should help in a pinch!

*AND DON'T FORGET MEDS and your purses and wallets!

And make up a bag for any pets and rotate the food and water.

It's like insurance: You don't ever want to use it, but it sure gives peace of mind. )

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Puzzle Piece — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:02:12 GMT

We have our supplies for emergencies and such. We have to as we are all we have. Family is gone. We have food and water for the cats as well. I don't like thinking about having to have such things but I've lived through some strong quakes and other things so I feel some sort of peace of mind having these things.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Nataliesgramma — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:23:51 GMT

My Son-in-law is the Director for our County's Emergengency Management Office and he insisted we make one.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Abrowneyegirl — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:18:22 GMT

@PenneyT wrote:
One day one might be FORCED to evacuate; it is then that one would be glad to be prepared. Plus, it would lessen some of the danger to the people that have to help people evacuate.

I have to agree, there are many situations that may force us to leave our home. Weather situations give people the option of "riding it out" but sink holes, chemical leaks, fires ,etc give few options but to GO! Being prepared is best and most safe for everyone.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

MadameQueen — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:45:19 GMT

@PenneyT wrote:
Get a tote/duffle bag. In it, put:
*pair of socks, t-shirt, and underwear for each person (in zip lock bag)
*toothpaste
*toothbrush for each
*bar of soap
*spare glasses
*roll of toilet paper (flatten it down and put it in a zip lock bag)
*spare set of keys
*list of emergency contacts
*cell phone charger
*flashlight and batteries
*small first aid kit
*garbage bags
*Cash: small denominations and quarters
*reading material, paper, pen, deck of cards, etc.
(I also have a small Bible)

This is a bare-basics list, but it should help in a pinch!

*AND DON'T FORGET MEDS and your purses and wallets!
And make up a bag for any pets and rotate the food and water.
It's like insurance: You don't ever want to use it, but it sure gives peace of mind. )

Exactly what PenneyT said; plus water, canned tuna, peanuts, hand crank radio and baby wipes and sweat suit type clothes (depending on season). We rotate some of the supplies every few months. Also don't forget to keep the car gassed up. We keep the bag with the cat carriers. I worked in downtown Manhattan during both WTC attacks as well as a couple of blackouts so I'm always ready to go.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Lila Belle — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:06:48 GMT

@151949 wrote:
I don't think it is possible to be prepared. I live in a hurricane area in Fl. and we are totally unprepared to evacuate. We are , however, prepared to ride out a storm, with generator and a hurricane lamp and storm shutters.

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My grandparents live on the Gulf coast of AL and they have a generator, shutters too but they also have emergency items ready to go in case of mandatory ( or personal ) evacuation orders.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

AngusandBuddhasMom — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:14:32 GMT

We keep duffle bags with a first aid kit, two hundred dollars cash 2 sets of clothes (we have one for winter and one for summer. Antibacterial wipes,flashlight, crank radio. Nobody in my house is on medication so we basically have aspirin and tylenol.Blankets and a map. Copies of our ID's etc.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

missy1 — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:47:27 GMT

Just don't advertise on the net/show pictures if you have a lot of food/etc. Tell people who you trust only. One board I lurk on, they showed pictures of their massive stockpile of food.etc

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Shorty2U — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:53:18 GMT

Somewhat. I do know where our metal box is to grab with important documents in it and my medicines are all in one place too to grab.

Really if something happens its best to get out fast, and not ponder inside grabbing everything and risking your life. Things can be replaced, your life cant. Of course i do not live in areas that have disasters all of the time, but anything can happen anywhere at any time to anyone.

Here in PA I am more stocked up in Winter worrying about having food, water, and my medcines on hand. (Because of getting out during snowstorms). We do have a Subaru which is great in snow, but they dont plow here half the time and with my bad back I cant be going out running in ice and snow (My husband does it). Having come from the city orginially, i am not used to the fact that you have to drive 20 miles for stuff like here! lol.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

BabyYoda — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:07:34 GMT

We have 3 bags (one in each of our cars and one by the garage) what if you can't get home to get your bag? I rotate the stuff in each bag so the food doesn't go bad.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

MacDUFF — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:12:27 GMT

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
My Son-in-law is the Director for our County's Emergengency Management Office and he insisted we make one.

@Nataliesgramma

Hi...any chance you have a list from him that you could cut/paste into this thread...or, if not, I'd be interested to know if there's anything he recommended that hasn't already been mentioned here? TIA

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

dooBdoo — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:16:02 GMT

MadameQueen wrote:
PenneyT wrote:
Get a tote/duffle bag. In it, put:
*pair of socks, t-shirt, and underwear for each person (in zip lock bag)
*toothpaste
*toothbrush for each
*bar of soap
*spare glasses
*roll of toilet paper (flatten it down and put it in a zip lock bag)
*spare set of keys
*list of emergency contacts
*cell phone charger
*flashlight and batteries
*small first aid kit
*garbage bags
*Cash: small denominations and quarters
*reading material, paper, pen, deck of cards, etc.
(I also have a small Bible)

This is a bare-basics list, but it should help in a pinch!

*AND DON'T FORGET MEDS and your purses and wallets!
And make up a bag for any pets and rotate the food and water.
It's like insurance: You don't ever want to use it, but it sure gives peace of mind. )
Exactly what PenneyT said; plus water, canned tuna, peanuts, hand crank radio and baby wipes and sweat suit type clothes (depending on season). We rotate some of the supplies every few months. Also don't forget to keep the car gassed up. We keep the bag with the cat carriers. I worked in downtown Manhattan during both WTC attacks as well as a couple of blackouts so I'm always ready to go.

These are excellent tips.

I would add that there are different types of emergency evacuations. I had to move to a hotel for a month or so because a tornado ripped off part of my roof. In that case, I didn't need all these items listed.

So I'd suggest one plan for a move to live temporarily in a fully-equipped dwelling and another for a major disaster in which you'd need to have all the essentials to take care of yourself for an undetermined length of time.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Lila Belle — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:02:03 GMT

Don't forget your important papers, keys, garage door remote, jewelry and photos you cannot replace.

When we lived in NC I boxed up important irreplaceables that could be picked up in a hurry

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

MadameQueen — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:59:00 GMT

You can check out FEMA.gov for information on how to build a kit and disaster preparedness.

As @dooBdoo said, it depends on if you want to shelter in place or evacuate. Hoping none of us will have to do either.

Re: Emergency/evacuation kit

Nataliesgramma — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:29:09 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
@Nataliesgramma wrote:
My Son-in-law is the Director for our County's Emergengency Management Office and he insisted we make one.

@Nataliesgramma

Hi...any chance you have a list from him that you could cut/paste into this thread...or, if not, I'd be interested to know if there's anything he recommended that hasn't already been mentioned here? TIA

This is the page he suggested for us to make our kit from...www.ready.gov/kit.....