Emergency Evacuation Kit
This is a comprehensive Emergency Evacuation Kit that I prepared for
hurricane evacuation in Central Florida.
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Emergency Evacuation Kits
Individual kits ready to be loaded into car for emergency
evacuation. |
Emergency Evacuation Kits
Packaged in weather proof bags and ready to use. |
Emergency Evacuation Kits
Ready to use for emergency evacuation. |
Emergency Evacuation Kit
Home made instruction book with important documents. |
Emergency Evacuation Kits
Stored in closet. |
Emergency Evacuation Kit Checklist
Building your own Emergency Evacuation Kit is easy. Use the
following list and modify it to suit your needs.
Money
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$1,000 Cash (with some small bills) & change for tolls
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Credit Cards
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Wallet
Keys
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Front door
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Garage entry door
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Chain link fence
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Car
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Gun & ammo locks
(if applicable)
Entertainment
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Book
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Cards
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Battery
powered radio (emergency radio – with batteries)
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Solar
powered radio (with batteries)
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Games
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Puzzles
Vehicle
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Fuel tanks filled, oil checked, windshield washer fluid, tire
pressure checked, windows washed
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Tool kit
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Medical
kit
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Car emergency road kit
- ABC
rated fire extinguisher
- Drinking
water: 4 gallons
Food/Water
(see separate food shopping list)
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Bottled water: 8 gallons ( 1 gallon per day per person)
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Manual can opener, knife & scissors
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Disposable cooking grill
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Portable folding stove
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Sterno and/or candles for cooking and heating
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Plastic eating utensils, paper plates, paper cups
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Non-perishable foods – peanut butter, honey, powdered milk
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Lots of good snacks
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Other water sources (toilet reservoir, hot water heater,
refrigerator ice cube tray, pool)
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Plain bleach
(for water purification and disinfectant)
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Water
purification tablets
Clothing & Bedding
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Cap and work gloves
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Foul whether gear, two rain pouches
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Include at least one change of clothing and footwear for each
person.
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Study shoes or footwear (flooding can be expected)
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Sunglasses
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One blanket or sleeping bag per person
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Emergency blanket (2)
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Insect repellant
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Sunscreen
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Mosquito netting
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Towel (one in car, one in kit)
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Pillow (in car)
Personal Supplies & Sanitation
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Prescriptions ( 1month supply)
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Toilet
paper, towelettes, paper towels
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Plastic
garbage bags and ties (for personal sanitation use)
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Disinfectant
wipes
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Household
chlorine bleach
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Soap and
detergent
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Toiletries, Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
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Extra
glasses or contact lenses (near sight)
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Extra
glasses or contact lenses (far sight)
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Plastic
bucket with tight lid
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Kitty litter
(emergency toilet)
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Large
bucket, extra toilet paper & kitty litter or camp toilet
Documents (Portable File Box)
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Photo copies
of prescriptions
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Emergency
preparedness manual
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Photo identification
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Proof of
occupancy of residence (utility bills)
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Medical
history or information
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Waterproof
container for document storage
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Back-up
disks of your home computer files
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Camera &
film & spare batteries for camera
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insurance,
medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card,
copy of will
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Family
records
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Important
telephone numbers and contact information
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Inventory of
valuable household goods
Pet Supplies
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Big bag of
dry dog food
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Water (1/2
gallon per day)
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Traveling
Cage
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Proper
identification / immunization records / medications
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Rope for
leash
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Muzzle,
harness and leash
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Flea and
tick pills
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Non-tippable
food and water containers
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Pet
medications
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Ear cleaner
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Skin-so-soft
Other Necessities:
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Trash bags,
zip lock bags
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Rubber
gloves
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Whistle,
signal mirror, signal aid tool (match box, whistle, compass,
fire starter flint)
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*Signal
flare
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Ear plugs
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Plastic
sheeting
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Medicine
dropper
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Needle and
thread
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Disposable
lighter
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Masking or
duct tape
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Flashlight & spare batteries
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Fully
charged cell phone and chargers
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Candles and
matches in waterproof container
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*Non-cable
TV
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Battery
operated/wind-up alarm clock
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Waterproof
matches/butane lighter
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*Maps of the
area with landmarks on it
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Work gloves,
surgical gloves
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Knife
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Guns and ammo
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Windex
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Scissors
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Forever flashlight
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Rope & string
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*Fans
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*Hand held fans
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Aluminum foil
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Paper & pencil
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Assorted nails, wood
screws
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Utility knife
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Fire extinguisher,
small canister, A-B-C type
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*Tube tent
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Breathing mask
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Eye protection
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*Condensed bad
tasting emergency food
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Light sticks
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heavy duty pair of
scissors
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channel locks
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Water filtration kit
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permanent magic
marker and pens
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*multitool
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water in car (4 gal)
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*Red cross training
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important documents
in plastic waterproof bags
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3 stick-on lights
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Crank flashlight
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*Small shovel (add
to car)
First Aid
Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
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scissors, tweezers, needle, assorted safety pins
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Blood pressure unit
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sunscreen
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thermometer
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cleansing agent/soap
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latex gloves
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tongue blades (2)
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moistened towelettes
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gauze pads
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bandages
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petroleum jelly or other lubricant
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laxative
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aspirin and non aspirin pain reliever
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antacid
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activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control
Center)
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Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
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Insect bite lotion
Tool Kit
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Roofing nails to
nail roof tarps
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Pocket knife (swiss
army knife)
Before the
Storm
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Clear out screened
enclosure and yard
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Secure the fence
gates but don't lock
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Fill bathtub with
water
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Verify water
supplies
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Verify Disaster Kit
Supplies
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Go shopping
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Gas up car. Verify
car running condition.
How to Create an Emergency Evacuation Kit for the Home
In an emergency, you may be on your own emergency evacuation kit. The
above listing of supplies when gathered and stored create a comprehensive
Emergency Evacuation Kit that you should store at home in the event of an
emergency to keep you safe and prepared.
Preparing for a Family Emergency Evacuation Kit
Be sure to include the following:
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Social Security and Identification Cards
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Birth Certificates
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School Records
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Medical Record
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Photographs
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Legal and Financial Records
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Insurance Records
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Online Account Information such as IDs and
passwords
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Other Important Documents
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Emergency Contact Information
Get the following when preparing to
leave the house:
- Money & Credit Cards
- Keys
- Cell Phone & Charger
- Emergency food bag
- Emergency evacuation backpack (empty)
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2 Emergency kits
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Dog's Emergency bag (as well as dog kennel & dog food)
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Drinking water ( 8 gallons)
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File box
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Guns, ammo & gun keys
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Turn off all electronics & Un-plug all electrical devices
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Turn off circuit breakers (except a/c and pool pump)
- Shut off main water valve
Verify the following in the car
- First aid kit
- Tool box
- Fire extinguisher
- Maps
- Flash light
If time permits.
Gather/Do the following:
- Food
- Clothing
- Medical supplies
- Blankets and pillows
- Spare batteries
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Shock-treat the pool. Add chlorine floaters. Add water if
required.
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Unlock the fence gate (leave chained and latched)
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Lock the screened enclosure door
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Place computer hard drive in car
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Notify friends and relatives
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Get money at bank
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Gas-up the car
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