What To Take If You Have To Evacuate?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Your driver’s license.
  • The deed to your house.
  • Proof of insurance.
  • Medical records.
  • Passports.
  • Social security cards.
  • A list of personal contacts.

What to pack if you have to evacuate your home?

  • Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
  • Flashlight.
  • First aid kit.
  • Extra batteries.
  • Whistle (to signal for help)

What should you grab in an emergency?

  • Credit cards and cash.
  • Essential prescription and non-prescription medications.
  • Hygiene products like toothpaste, mouthwash, tampons, etc.
  • Infant formula, diapers, wipes, and bottles.
  • A small tub of bleach and a dropper for safe drinking water.
  • A change of clothing and comfortable shoes.

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 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 is the first thing you should do in a fire?


Immediately pull the nearest fire alarm pull station

as you exit the building. When evacuating the building, be sure to feel doors for heat before opening them to be sure there is no fire danger on the other side. If there is smoke in the air, stay low to the ground, especially your head, to reduce inhalation exposure.

What are the four phases of emergency preparedness?

Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases:

Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

. The following diagram illustrates the relationship of the four phases of emergency management.

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.

What would you take if you had a very short time to evacuate in a disaster?

Consider

the climate and pack

accordingly. Additionally, you may consider a sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, tent, flashlight, batteries, lighter or matches, candles, AM/FM Radio, and plastic bags.

What would you grab if your house were 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 do you put in a fire kit?

  • Water – One gallon/person/day (3 day supply for evacuation).
  • Food – non-perishable (3 day supply for evacuation).
  • Flashlight.
  • Battery powered or hand crank radio tuned to a local news channel.
  • Extra batteries.
  • First aid kit.
  • Medications (7 day supply).
  • Multi-purpose tool.

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 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 are 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 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.