A major hurricane, flood or earthquake can hit in just about any part of the civilized world. Utilities and fuels can be knocked down for extended periods of time affecting a wider range of territories. This is not meant to scare you, but help get your family and animals safely out of harms way to survive until the danger passes.

After recent years of disasters shown in the news, you know it is important to have all your gear ready in case of a storm and if you watch the Weather channel often, you will notice some supply lists.

In case it has slipped your mind, here are a few things to have and simple ways to get by if you have to evacuate an area. Print this page or save this site for more info.


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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ANIMALS BEHIND. They will suffer terribly without your care.
Dogs, cats, rabbits and small pets can ride in the car with you.

If you have horses or cattle let them be free in a field or woods instead of locked up in a barn, but leave the barn open in case they want the shelter. They will need to move around and will follow their natural instincts as to where the best places are to avoid being hit hard by the winds..

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First, make sure you have reliable transportation, and keep it in good condition with plenty gas, and plenty of time to spare in case there are last minute changes.

Have extra keys for each mature driver in the family, and if you are all evacuating, take as many of the trucks and cars out with you.

What to Bring:
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Plastic containers and bags for the following items. Keep your packs LIGHT and durable. When you get situated you can use these to collect rain water for washing clothes, dishes and drinking.

Important papers to keep in a separate water tight box: deed to the house, insurance cards, birth certificates, passports, veterinary records.

Cash, if the electricity goes out there will be no ATMs, and a credit card.

Put ID's on every pet and child. It is possible to return them to you if they get lost or separated from the group.

Water filter pitcher and fresh filters: so you don't have to carry heavy cases of water, you can refill the pitcher at any public fountain, gas station or rainwater.

Tents, tarps and plastic drop cloths so you can pitch any where without paying rent for expensive hotels.

Thin rubber mattresses that can roll up. Blankets, pillows and towels.

Don't bother with alot of clothes, just take a few underwear and socks, walking sneakers, sandals and protective jackets.

Vitamins and medications. Dry foods like nuts cereals, fruit, cheese and canned soup. Dog/cat food. A can opener.

Paper cups, plates and paper towels. A few pieces of cutlery, a few large bowls and a good knife w/ cover.

A box of sanitary handy wipes. A box of Baking soda has many uses for cleaning.
First Aid kit: bandaids, cotton balls, small bottle of hydrogen peroxide.

A multi-function tool with pocket knife, screwdrivers etc. so you can make repairs and that folds up.

Maps and compass.
Flashlight and batteries. Cell phone if you have one, but listen to your car radio for local news.

Find a campground that allows pets and your whole family will be ok for a few weeks until you can go home or find a new location.

Hope this helps and wish you all the best.