Thread by @Jasamsdestiny

Be sure to check the air in your tires and that you have plenty of gas. Plan at least 2 evac routes in case 1 is blocked or closed.

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Prep to go...
Charge cell phones, pack chargers
Include power pack [if you have 1]
Get prepped to go. Including pets.
Gather meds, insurance papers, anything you'll need.

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If there's time take quick vids of all rooms in home. Include drawers/closets. Any upgrades. Do the outside of home, all sides. Don't forget sheds/garage/attic take pics/vids there too.

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Include skis, snow mobiles, bikes, 4 wheelers... Quick vid covering it all.

This is for insurance should you need it. You'll have it documented.

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If car is in garage, back it out & turn it around so you're heading out. Know how to open garage door manually. [power goes out when poles/lines go down] So know how to open it yourself. Throw in "to go" gear.

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Have your pets ready to go. ALWAYS put them in a carrier/crate if you have'm never carry. Even the most placid pet will bolt when they smell smoke. Take food, leash/halter, bed/bankie, comfort toy & their meds.

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If your pets are cats or small dogs & you don't have a crate do NOT carry them. Grab a pillowcase or backpack & put them in there. No they won't be happy but to bad...they can complain while you're driving away.

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Don't forget to have some cash on hand. Bad fires like these will burn thru poles and power lines and since ATMs won't work if there's no power??

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Plz check to see if anyone who works nights is aware of the current situation. In the case of an evac order wake them if need be! You might be saving a life.

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Also check with your older/elderly neighbors to ensure they're aware of the new warning/order. Let them know they can ride with you since some surrender their license & will have no way to evacuate.

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Important....if evacuating
If you are leaving as a caravan? Do a head count before you go. With all the activity/talking, someone may have left to use the bathroom & you don't want to leave anyone behind.

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Last 2 important things...
Leave early, there's bound to be lots of traffic and you MUST stay ahead of the fire. Keep water with you & masks. If you run into a traffic jam smoke will get into your cars.

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And lastly....
Let someone know where you are heading - the route you plan to take, and text them when you've arrived. Don't call...text. Calls drain batteries quickly.

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