Thread by @Jasamsdestiny

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Prep to go...
Charge cell phones, pack chargers
Include power pack/solar charger [if you have 1]
Pets! Take your pets
Gather meds, insurance papers, passport, vax cards...
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If there's time take quick vids of all rooms in home. Open drawers/closets. Mention any upgrades. Do the outside of home, all sides. Don't forget sheds/garage take pics/vids there too. Outdoor patio stuff.
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Include a quick overview of whatever you have in your sheds or garages, 4 wheelers, patio furniture, BBQ grill, landscaping. 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 you don't have a crate, grab an old backpack, or pillow case if its a small dog or cat. Larger? DOUBLE leash. If they try to bolt, 1 grip may slip out of your hand. Best idea, load them in the car b4 garage door is opened.

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Don't forget to have some cash on hand. Bad fires like this will burn thru poles and power lines quickly 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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Be sure to check the air in your tires and that you have plenty of gas. You don't want a flat or run out of gas in a fire. Plan at least 2, if not 3 evacuation routes in case 1 or more is blocked or closed.

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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, notify if route changes and text them when you've arrived. Don't call...text. Calls drain batteries quickly.

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