Do you have your Emergency Kit ready?

We’re starting to get into our fire season and it’s always a good idea to prepare or freshen up your Go Bag. Now is the time to make sure any non-perishable foods are up to date, fresh water replaces last year’s water, chargers are charged, and more in case of an emergency. I have 1 bag by the front door and 1 in my truck.

Build an Emergency Evacuation Kit Including:

• Jugs of Water for washing / cooking
• Bottled Water for drinking
• Non-perishable food
• Copies of prescription medications
• Cell Phone chargers
• Bedding including sleeping bags & pillows
• Extra change of clothes
• Battery operated radio
• Extra batteries
• Flashlight
• First-aid kit
• Copies of important documents (like your drivers license, SS card, proof of residency, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, etc.)
• Pre-pack non-replaceable, personal items that you can quickly move to a vehicle if you are instructed to evacuate
• Physical list of important phone numbers (in case your electronics aren’t charged)

Talk to your family, friends, neighbors and make a plan!  Decide where to meet, where to stay, where you are going. If you have pets plan ahead for them as well and have prepared go bags for them. If you do not have a car, make a plan ahead of time… ask a friend or a neighbor ahead of time, if you can ride off the hill with them.   If you have a car, keep 1/2 tank of gas in it at all times.  If the power goes out, the stations may not be able to pump gas unless they have a generator and even then they may only be able to take cash payments. Remember, in case of an emergency the number one priority is safety first. Proper advanced preparations can ease the stress of evacuation and help you make sure all the necessities are not left behind or forgotten.