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TAKE GRAB & GO BAG – See the Following for a list of items.
FAMILY MEMBERS/PETS/LIVESTOCK:
- If family members are not in your home, make sure wherever they are (school, work), prepared a plan – along with a plan for you to reunite.
- Designate a safe meeting place and “out of area” contact person.
- Plan several evacuation routes from your home. If possible, plan more than one route.
- Designate a safe meeting place and “out of area” contact person.
- Relay your plans to the contact person.
- Evacuate pets and livestock whenever possible, AND never turn animals loose. Take leashes and small animal carriers.
VEHICLE PREPARATION:
- Place vehicles outside the garage are pointing out.
- Keep vehicle fuel tank above half-full during fire season.
- Roll up the windows to keep out smoke and ash.
- Close the garage door, but leave it unlocked.
- Place essential items in the car.
- If you do not drive, make other arrangements for transportation in advance.
PREPARING THE HOUSE:
- Close all exterior doors and windows.
- Turn off all pilot lights.
- Place combustible patio furniture or other items in the house or garage.
- Shut off propane and BBQ tanks. Leave this on if you have natural gas; the utility company will turn it off if needed.
- Ensure all garden hoses are connected to faucets and attach nozzles set to “spray.” Then, Turn on the outside lights.
- Turn off the TV and radio.
- If you have an emergency water source (pool, hot tub, pond, etc.), clearly mark its availability so it can be seen from the street or place a note on your front door, but turn off the pool or hot tub breaker. Water sources help firefighters.
LAST STEP
- Take pictures of the exterior and interior of your home and buildings, including contents. This will assist insurance adjusters. Then, take a deep breath and remember to remain calm.
- If you have elderly or disabled neighbours, be a good neighbour and safely assist them evacuate.
- In the case of an evacuation order, it is common for residents to say, “I am Safe; I do not need to evacuate.” However, wildfires move exceptionally quickly and grow exponentially larger. Not evacuating can put emergency officials in danger and perhaps loss of life trying to enforce an evacuation order.
- Remember, the property can be replaced, and lives can not be lost – including those of emergency personnel.
NOTES: Mark down other items you may wish to take with you (e.g., family heirlooms, laptops, etc.).
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION KIT
GRAB & GO BAG
FOOD |
[ ] 1 litre of water for each person [ ] Favourite high energy snacks |
MEDICAL |
[ ] Medications and a copy of prescriptions [ ] Spare eyeglasses [ ] Hearing aids and batteries [ ] Small first aid kit [ ] COVID Vaccination Cards |
TOILETRIES |
[ ] Toothbrush and toothpaste [ ] Soap and/or hand sanitizer [ ] Comb and/or brush [ ] Toilet paper [ ] Feminine hygiene products |
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS |
[ ] Identification [ ] Family emergency contact list [ ] Copy of care card number(s) [ ] Insurance papers and add pictures of your house and contents [ ] Passport number(s) [ ] Spare keys for house/car |
OTHER |
[ ] Hand-crank flashlight [ ] Radio (with batteries) [ ] Orange Garbage Bag (could be used as a poncho or for garbage) [ ] Emergency blanket for each member [ ] Small hoodie or jacket [ ] A good whistle [ ] Cash – coins and small bills |
COMFORT ITEMS |
[ ] Some family pictures [ ] Small games or stuffy for children |
INFANT ITEMS |
[ ] Baby Food [ ] Baby Bottles [ ] Infant Medications [ ] Diapers [ ] Baby Wipes |
PET CARE |
[ ] Small Pet Carrier [ ] Water [ ] Pet Food/Water Dishes [ ] Pet Medication [ ] Pet Vaccination Documents [ ] Leash, Collar and Pet ID tag [ ] Pet Food and Treat [ ] Small Pet toy or comfort |
Be Prepared, Be Calm, Keep you, your family and pets safe.
Obey Evacuation Orders and only use 911 in a case of emergency.
If you are viewing the wildfire, do not block or obstruct roads so that emergency personnel can attend as needed.