If an evacuation is imminent, do you have supplies and equipment ready to go?

Think about what you would need to assemble if you had only 15 minutes to leave.  If you have one hour, what could you prepare?

What things that you might want to have ready need to be replenished every year, such as batteries.  Do you have a plan for having fresh batteries at hand?

Click the link below to download a worksheet that you can edit to include supplies and equipment important to you and your family

Think ahead of time how you will get in touch with your immediate family in case cell phone and internet are inoperable.  Have a plan for where you will meet if you are not together when the evacuation is called?

Who outside the area will be your key contact for all members of your family to leave messages?

What do you need to do before evacuating?  If for a fire, you may want to prepare the home, such as moving flammable outdoor furniture and garbage containers away from the house.