What Do You Grab In A Fire Evacuation?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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All household & car keys, wallet, handbag, cell phones & any credit cards you keep in a drawer that you might need. Complete phone list or phone address book (snail and e‐mail), including cell phones of neighbors, family. Special or valuable items (make your own list).

What should I grab in evacuation?

  • Remember medication. ...
  • If you have time, pack valuables, family photos or other irreplaceable items, laptop computers, etc. ...
  • Don’t forget a first aid kit with supplies to treat injuries.

What do you grab when your house is on fire?

  1. Everything above.
  2. My Home inventory.
  3. Home insurance policy.
  4. Irreplaceable items: photo albums, keepsakes.
  5. Primary documents: ID, birth certificate, key financial data. ...
  6. Secondary documents: financial statements, other records.
  7. Keys to everything, including my safe deposit box.

What would you grab if you suddenly had to evacuate your home?

As far as other comfort items go, and depending on where you’re evacuating to, you can’t go wrong if you bring a sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, tent, flashlight, batteries, lighter or matches, candles, AM/FM Radio, and plastic storage bags .

What are the 3 stages of evacuation?

  • ‘Stage 1’: Immediate evacuation;
  • ‘Stage 2’: Lateral evacuation; and.
  • ‘Stage 3’: Partial evacuation.

What are 10 items in a emergency kit?

  • First aid kit. ...
  • Toiletries. ...
  • Water container. ...
  • Flashlight. ...
  • Swiss Army knife. ...
  • Whistle. ...
  • Blanket. ...
  • Waterproof case.

What does Level 1 evacuation mean?

Level 1 Evacuation means alert . Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. ... Evacuations at this time are voluntary.

What 3 things would you save in a fire?

  • Credit cards and money – 43%
  • Photographs – 35%
  • Mobile phone – 33%
  • Laptop/ tablet – 30%
  • Jewellery, artworks or other valuables – 16%
  • Clothes – 6%
  • Books – 3%
  • Children’s toys – 2%

What to do if there is a fire in your house?

  1. try not to panic.
  2. tell everyone in the house.
  3. use your pre-planned escape route to get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible. ...
  4. smoke rises, so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it’s easier to breathe.

What should I grab in 5 minutes?

  • Wallet or purse.
  • Car, house, RV keys.
  • Cell phone and chargers.
  • Medications.
  • Medical Devices – Cane, CPAP, oxygen, etc.
  • Glasses.
  • Laptop and charger.
  • *External hard drive (or back up everything on the cloud)

What are the emergency evacuation procedures?

  • Activate the fire alarm.
  • Call 911 immediately and provide information.
  • Assist injured personnel or notify emergency responders of the medical emergency.
  • Exit the building following emergency maps.
  • Assist physically impaired individuals to a secure area and notify emergency responders.

What to take if there is a fire?

  • Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher.
  • Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.
  • Yell “Fire!” several times and go outside right away. ...
  • If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.

What are the 5 key features of an evacuation plan?

  • Conditions requiring an evacuation. ...
  • When to shelter-in-place rather than evacuate. ...
  • A clear chain of command. ...
  • Specific emergency evacuation plan procedures. ...
  • Specific evacuation procedures for high-rise buildings. ...
  • Procedures for assisting visitors and employees to evacuate.

What do you do in an evacuation warning?

Shelter in Place: Go indoors . Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction. Evacuation Order(s) Lifted: The formal announcement of lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation.

What are the three basic steps to take during a fire emergency?

  • Close the door to the room where the fire is located. ...
  • Activate the closest fire alarm system.
  • Phone 2111 to report the location of the fire.
  • Extinguish or Evacuate.
  • Do not re-enter the building, until:

What are the top 10 survival items?

  • Signal Mirror. ...
  • Fire Starter. ...
  • Water Purification System. ...
  • Knife. ...
  • Cordage. ...
  • Fishing Line and Hooks. ...
  • Flashlight or Headlamp. ...
  • Solar Blanket. Hypothermia can happen when it’s just 50°F outside and staying warm can be difficult if your clothing is wet or limited.
Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.