Re: [Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Andy Gluesenkamp]

My mother was forced to evacuate her farm a couple of years ago.  She had time 
to grab seven dogs, a cat, her computer, and a big jug of JD.  She says she has 
no regrets about her choices.
 
and a few years earlier
 
My (ex) stepmother, on the other hand, just *had* to go back to her place for 
one more carload of stuff.  All they found of her after the fire had moved on 
was burned bones and dental fillings.
 
Keep it simple.
 
Andy

Re: [Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Andy Gluesenkamp]

My mother was forced to evacuate her farm a couple of years ago.  She had time 
to grab seven dogs, a cat, her computer, and a big jug of JD.  She says she has 
no regrets about her choices.
 
and a few years earlier
 
My (ex) stepmother, on the other hand, just *had* to go back to her place for 
one more carload of stuff.  All they found of her after the fire had moved on 
was burned bones and dental fillings.
 
Keep it simple.
 
Andy

Re: [Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Andy Gluesenkamp]

My mother was forced to evacuate her farm a couple of years ago.  She had time 
to grab seven dogs, a cat, her computer, and a big jug of JD.  She says she has 
no regrets about her choices.
 
and a few years earlier
 
My (ex) stepmother, on the other hand, just *had* to go back to her place for 
one more carload of stuff.  All they found of her after the fire had moved on 
was burned bones and dental fillings.
 
Keep it simple.
 
Andy

[Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Nancy Weaver]

This from my SF friend:



...is a smart idea.  You can type "evacuation" in Google & get some 
good ideas.  (As you may recall I have a Red Cross backpack in my car 
& in my apartment to help me survive for 3 days if I experience an 
earthquake in SF.)  I found this list in Wikipedia of items 
recommended for an evacuation bag.  Some of the items you probably 
don't want but the list may help you get organized.


The suggested contents of a "bug-out" bag vary, but most of the 
following are usually included:


Enough food and water to last for 72 hours. This includes:
Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres 
per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per 
person per day for cleaning and 
hygiene.[15] 
New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for 
drinking[16] 
US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per 
day.[17]

Non-perishable food[18]
water purification supplies
Cooking supplies[19]
A first aid 
kit[20]
Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, 
ferrocerium rod, 
lighter, etc.)
A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying 
points, possible evacuation routes etc.
Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various 
types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster 
but kept for reference
Maps and travel 
information[21]
Standard camping equipment, including sanitation 
supplies[22]
Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., 
poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
Bedding items such as sleeping bags and 
blankets[23]

Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period
Medical records
Pet, child, and elderly care 
needs[24]
Battery or crank operated 
Radio.[25]
Lighting (battery or crank operated 
flashlight, 
glow 
sticks).[26]
Firearms and appropriate 
ammunition
Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be 
available during the initial period following an emergency or 
evacuation
Positive Identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or 
social security card

Fixed-blade and folding knife
Duct Tape and 
rope/paracord

Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
Wire for binding and animal traps
The above list was developed (I think) in Australia.  The following 
list was developed by the city of Torrence CA.


Evacuation Bags

(Bags should be easy to carry. Bags should have an ID tag and should 
be kept at home, work and in a vehicle. The following are recommended 
for an evacuation bag:


Water, food, and manual can opener
Flashlight
Radio, battery operated
Batteries
Whistle
Pocket knife
Personal medications and prescriptions
Extra keys to house and vehicle
Basic first aid kit
Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat, and rain gear
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies
Dust mask
Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages
Cash
Copies of insurance and identification cards
Any special items for children and seniors or people with disabilities
The Red Cross website also has recommendations.  The RC recommends 
that you notify friends & family where you are going & when they can 
expect to hear from you next.  And, of course, listen to local 
advisories & evacuate when they recommend itbetter safe than 
sorry.


I hope you don't ever have to evacuate but being prepared is the best thing.

 Eric


--

"San Francisco has only one drawback. 'Tis hard to leave." - Rudyard Kipling

[Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Nancy Weaver]

This from my SF friend:



...is a smart idea.  You can type "evacuation" in Google & get some 
good ideas.  (As you may recall I have a Red Cross backpack in my car 
& in my apartment to help me survive for 3 days if I experience an 
earthquake in SF.)  I found this list in Wikipedia of items 
recommended for an evacuation bag.  Some of the items you probably 
don't want but the list may help you get organized.


The suggested contents of a "bug-out" bag vary, but most of the 
following are usually included:


Enough food and water to last for 72 hours. This includes:
Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres 
per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per 
person per day for cleaning and 
hygiene.[15] 
New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for 
drinking[16] 
US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per 
day.[17]

Non-perishable food[18]
water purification supplies
Cooking supplies[19]
A first aid 
kit[20]
Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, 
ferrocerium rod, 
lighter, etc.)
A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying 
points, possible evacuation routes etc.
Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various 
types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster 
but kept for reference
Maps and travel 
information[21]
Standard camping equipment, including sanitation 
supplies[22]
Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., 
poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
Bedding items such as sleeping bags and 
blankets[23]

Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period
Medical records
Pet, child, and elderly care 
needs[24]
Battery or crank operated 
Radio.[25]
Lighting (battery or crank operated 
flashlight, 
glow 
sticks).[26]
Firearms and appropriate 
ammunition
Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be 
available during the initial period following an emergency or 
evacuation
Positive Identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or 
social security card

Fixed-blade and folding knife
Duct Tape and 
rope/paracord

Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
Wire for binding and animal traps
The above list was developed (I think) in Australia.  The following 
list was developed by the city of Torrence CA.


Evacuation Bags

(Bags should be easy to carry. Bags should have an ID tag and should 
be kept at home, work and in a vehicle. The following are recommended 
for an evacuation bag:


Water, food, and manual can opener
Flashlight
Radio, battery operated
Batteries
Whistle
Pocket knife
Personal medications and prescriptions
Extra keys to house and vehicle
Basic first aid kit
Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat, and rain gear
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies
Dust mask
Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages
Cash
Copies of insurance and identification cards
Any special items for children and seniors or people with disabilities
The Red Cross website also has recommendations.  The RC recommends 
that you notify friends & family where you are going & when they can 
expect to hear from you next.  And, of course, listen to local 
advisories & evacuate when they recommend itbetter safe than 
sorry.


I hope you don't ever have to evacuate but being prepared is the best thing.

 Eric


--

"San Francisco has only one drawback. 'Tis hard to leave." - Rudyard Kipling

[Texascavers] An evacuation bag...

[Nancy Weaver]

This from my SF friend:



...is a smart idea.  You can type "evacuation" in Google & get some 
good ideas.  (As you may recall I have a Red Cross backpack in my car 
& in my apartment to help me survive for 3 days if I experience an 
earthquake in SF.)  I found this list in Wikipedia of items 
recommended for an evacuation bag.  Some of the items you probably 
don't want but the list may help you get organized.


The suggested contents of a "bug-out" bag vary, but most of the 
following are usually included:


Enough food and water to last for 72 hours. This includes:
Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres 
per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per 
person per day for cleaning and 
hygiene.[15] 
New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for 
drinking[16] 
US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per 
day.[17]

Non-perishable food[18]
water purification supplies
Cooking supplies[19]
A first aid 
kit[20]
Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, 
ferrocerium rod, 
lighter, etc.)
A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying 
points, possible evacuation routes etc.
Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various 
types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster 
but kept for reference
Maps and travel 
information[21]
Standard camping equipment, including sanitation 
supplies[22]
Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., 
poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
Bedding items such as sleeping bags and 
blankets[23]

Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period
Medical records
Pet, child, and elderly care 
needs[24]
Battery or crank operated 
Radio.[25]
Lighting (battery or crank operated 
flashlight, 
glow 
sticks).[26]
Firearms and appropriate 
ammunition
Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be 
available during the initial period following an emergency or 
evacuation
Positive Identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or 
social security card

Fixed-blade and folding knife
Duct Tape and 
rope/paracord

Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
Wire for binding and animal traps
The above list was developed (I think) in Australia.  The following 
list was developed by the city of Torrence CA.


Evacuation Bags

(Bags should be easy to carry. Bags should have an ID tag and should 
be kept at home, work and in a vehicle. The following are recommended 
for an evacuation bag:


Water, food, and manual can opener
Flashlight
Radio, battery operated
Batteries
Whistle
Pocket knife
Personal medications and prescriptions
Extra keys to house and vehicle
Basic first aid kit
Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat, and rain gear
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies
Dust mask
Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages
Cash
Copies of insurance and identification cards
Any special items for children and seniors or people with disabilities
The Red Cross website also has recommendations.  The RC recommends 
that you notify friends & family where you are going & when they can 
expect to hear from you next.  And, of course, listen to local 
advisories & evacuate when they recommend itbetter safe than 
sorry.


I hope you don't ever have to evacuate but being prepared is the best thing.

 Eric


--

"San Francisco has only one drawback. 'Tis hard to leave." - Rudyard Kipling