- Important Documents. We have all our important documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and passports in a fireproof safe and backed up digitally. ...
- Evacuation Bag. After grabbing the important documents, I’d pick up our evacuation bag. ...
- Change of Clothes. ...
- Food. ...
- Electronics. ...
- Extras.
Contents hide
What is the first thing you should do in a fire?
Yell “Fire!” several times and go outside right away . If you live in a building with elevators, use the stairs. Leave all your things where they are and save yourself. If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.
What can you grab if your house is on fire?
- Laptops, photo albums and jewellery top the list.
- Collections of stamps, vinyl and musical instruments are most grabbed.
- TVs, games consoles and wedding dresses also clutched from the flames.
What should you bring in a fire?
- Face masks or coverings.
- Three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day).
- Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply).
- First aid kit.
- Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.
- An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks.
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 to do if there is a fire in your house?
- try not to panic.
- tell everyone in the house.
- use your pre-planned escape route to get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible. ...
- smoke rises, so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it’s easier to breathe.
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%
Why is running a bad idea when your clothes are on fire?
If clothes catch fire it can spread very quickly, engulfing the victim in flames . Certain types of clothing, especially synthetic fabrics, may melt and stick to skin. The best way to reduce injury from the flames is to extinguish the burning fabric as quickly as possible.
Do and don’ts in case of fire?
- Leave candles, incense, barbecue grills or other open flames unattended. ...
- Use halogen lamps near curtains or other combustibles. ...
- Hang tapestries from walls or ceilings.
- Leave cooking appliances unattended.
- Use barbecue grills in or on any building or fire escape.
- Smoke in bed.
What should you not do in case of a fire?
- Breaking windows. ...
- Opening hot doors. ...
- Returning for your belongings. ...
- Hiding. ...
- Do not use lifts. ...
- Use the appropriate fire extinguisher. ...
- Call the emergency services. ...
- Escape.
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?
- Three-day supply of water, with one gallon of water per person per day. ...
- Three-day supply of nonperishable food. ...
- Manual can opener. ...
- First-aid kit. ...
- Radio. ...
- Flashlights and lanterns. ...
- Batteries. ...
- Whistle to signal for help.
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.
What do you do during an evacuation?
- Call or email the out-of-state contact in your family communications plan. ...
- Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows.
- Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. ...
- Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going.
What should I take for 5 minutes to evacuate?
- 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’s inside a go bag?
- Survival Gear. ...
- Bottled Water. ...
- Ready-to-eat Food. ...
- Clothes. ...
- First Aid Kit. ...
- Cellphone. ...
- Power bank or Battery-operated Radio. ...
- Important Documents.
