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Evacuation Timeline

Do Immediately

• Go Bag:
  • Include prescription medications, important papers, list of contacts.
  • See list of Go Bag supplies
• Pets, pet supplies (if applicable)

Do If You Have One Hour

• Go Bag:
  • Include prescription medications, important papers, list of contacts.
  • See list of Go Bag supplies
• Pets, pet supplies (if applicable)
• Credit cards, checkbooks
• Basic toiletries
• Close windows, doors, air vents
• Additional clothing
• Irreplaceable items
• Include:
  • Change of clothes, warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, sturdy shoes, long pants, underwear, socks, rain gear, etc.
  • Blankets, pillows
  • Irreplaceable items, such as childrens’ favorite dolls / toys, photos, heirlooms, keepsakes

Do If You Have More than One Hour

• Go Bag:
  • Include prescription medications, important papers, list of contacts.
  • See list of Go Bag supplies
• Pets, pet supplies (if applicable)
• Credit cards, checkbooks
• Basic toiletries
• Close windows, doors, air vents
• Additional clothing
• Irreplaceable items
• Close up / Lock up
• Ready the structure
• Locate a place to stay
• Camping gear

Stop, think and save:

• Keys to vehicle, house, storage sheds
• Plastic bags, zip ties, rope, tarp, etc.
• Items you might need in the future, such as photos

Organize and prepare for your return:

• Clear 100 feet of space around structures, including vegetation and flammable materials
• Turn propane tanks off and move propane barbecue away from structures
• Leave gates open and unlocked, hoses attached and available but not on,
  ladder available
• Removal flammable items such as window shades and curtains
• Move flammable furniture to center
  of room
• Turn off any running water, including automatic sprinklers
• Locate alternative place to stay,
  such as hotel, or with family or friends
• Camping gear, including tent, sleeping bag, cot or air mattress, camping stove, utensils
• Use your phone to record belongings, including inside closets and drawers,
  for reference

Always Ready

• Go Bag in car, home, office
• Fuel in vehicle, at least a half tank at all times
• Know how to open garage door manually and who can help if needed

Don’t Wait. Evacuate!

• If time allows, you can save and load additional items and prepare for your return.