What supplies should I have ready if I need to evacuate my home due to a wildfire?
Should you be evacuated from your home due to a wildfire or other natural disaster, the American Red Cross recommends you have a go bag packed.
Make sure to check your go bag every season, as some items deteriorate over time and need to be replaced.
What to put in an evacuation go bag?
Your go bag should be easily accessible, and the items should be in a durable duffel or backpack.
You should have the following items in your bag, which you can grab at a moment's notice:
Water: one gallon per person, per day (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home).
Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home).
Flashlight.
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio, if possible).
Extra batteries.
First aid kit.
Medications (seven-day supply) and medical items.
Multipurpose tool.
Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).
Cell phone with chargers.
Family and emergency contact information.
Extra cash.
Emergency blanket.
Maps of the area.
Some optional recommended items to put in your wildfire evacuation bag
The organization also recommends people consider the following items if applicable:
Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc).
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers).
Games and activities for children.
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).
Two-way radios.
Extra set of car keys and house keys.
Manual can opener.
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