08/12/2025
Be prepared for a wildfire evacuation.
Here’s a practical wildfire evacuation checklist broken down into priority groups:
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1. People & Pets First
✔️Family members – Have a plan for everyone, including children, elderly relatives, and those with special needs.
✔️Pets – Carrier, leash, pet food, water, bowls, vaccination records.
✔️Emergency contact info – Written down in case your phone dies.
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2. Go-Bag Essentials (keep packed & ready near the door)
✔️Identification & documents (in waterproof pouch):
✔️ID, passports, driver’s license
✔️Insurance papers (home, health, auto)
✔️Bank account info, titles, deeds
✔️Medical records & prescriptions
✔️Cash – ATMs may be down.
✔️Phone & charger (including car charger or power bank)
✔️Keys – house, car, safe deposit box
✔️Change of clothes & sturdy shoes
✔️Light jacket and hat
✔️Basic toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, sanitary supplies
✔️First aid kit
✔️Prescriptions & medical supplies
✔️Glasses/contacts
✔️Flashlight & spare batteries
✔️Bottled water & high-energy snacks
✔️Face masks – N95 for smoke
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3. For the Car
✔️Full gas tank (don’t wait until evacuation orders)
✔️Extra water and snacks
✔️Blanket or sleeping bag
✔️Map (in case GPS fails)
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4. Optional but Helpful
✔️Small fire extinguisher
✔️Battery-powered radio or NOAA weather radio
✔️Small tools (multi-tool, duct tape)
✔️Family photos or irreplaceable keepsakes (only if time allows)
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5. Safety & Readiness Tips
✔️Know your evacuation routes (have at least 2).
✔️Sign up for local emergency alerts.
✔️Keep shoes and a flashlight by your bed during fire season.
✔️Park facing out for quick departure.
If time allows before leaving:
✔️Shut all windows and doors.
✔️Move flammable furniture away from windows and doors
