Emergency Evacuation Checklist
by Tess Pennington
Time is of the essence when an emergency evacuation is concerned. You may only have a matter of minutes to escape your home, and if you aren’t prepared, then crucial information and supplies could be left.
Whether you are evacuating due to a wildfire or hurricane, having a checklist to run through will keep things organized and running smoothly so you can evacuate swiftly.
Before You Leave
Fill your gas tank
Charge your mobile phone
Take cash, checkbooks and credit cards
Take a back-up of your hard drive or computer files
Get a map of your emergency route and have a plan B in case the original route is blocked
Identify stopping points on your emergency route (gas stations, restaurants, etc.)
Contact your emergency contact
Take your G.O.O.D manual
Take your 72 Hour Kit
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Evacuation Disaster Kit
Have These Items Inside the Car:
Emergency phone numbers
Drivers license or ID card
Insurance information
Updated pictures of all family members
Passport
Money and credit cards
Proof of residence (utility bill, home deed, etc)
Prescriptions or medication
Flashlights
Mobile phone charger or car adapter
Food and drinks (extra water just in case)
Glasses
Things to keep children busy (puzzles, books, drawing pad and pencils)
Papertowls in case of a spill
If You Have Not Prepared a Vehicle 72 Hour Kit, At Least Have These Items In The Trunk:
Batteries
Clothing for the season
Toiletries (toilet paper, soap, razors, etc.)
First aid kit
Bedding
Paper products
Tool kit
Fix-a-flat
Disaster food supply
Battery operated radio
Papertowls in case of a spill
10 gallons of gasoline
Contributed by Tess Pennington of Ready Nutrition.
Tess Pennington is the author of The Prepper’s Cookbook: 300 Recipes to Turn Your Emergency Food into Nutritious, Delicious, Life-Saving Meals. When a catastrophic collapse cripples society, grocery store shelves will empty within days. But if you follow this book’s plan for stocking, organizing and maintaining a proper emergency food supply, your family will have plenty to eat for weeks, months or even years.
