Do not read this post unless you have completed Wednesday's Challenge!
Do you have what you need to have? Do you know what you need to know? Answer these questions with the items you have physically gathered for this activity. In a real evacuation, you will not have the opportunity to run back and grab an item.
Do you have the following items?
1. Change of Clothes for each person in your family?
2. Toothbrush for each person in your family?
3. Small first aid kit?
4. Flashlight?
5. Rain Protection?
6. Something for warmth?
7. Food? (in many cases, evacuation centers will have food – but do you have snacks or food that you know your family will like?)
8. Water? (Water is essential and often is in short supply in the early stages of an emergency)
9. Essential medications?
10. A hair brush/comb?
11. Diapers/pull ups for babies and/or feminine supplies for the women of age in your family?
12. Container for the items that will be feasible to carry a few miles if you are unable to drive out?
13. Your pet and pet supplies (especially leashes/food)
Can you answer the following questions?
1. What is the phone number of an out of state contact person?
2. What is the contact information and account number for your home insurance?
3. What is the contact information and account number for your car insurance?
4. What is the contact information and account number for your bank accounts? (You won’t be turning this in to me – this is for your own information only)
5. What is the contact information and account numbers for any investements you have?
6. What is the contact information and account numbers for the contents of your wallet?
7. Do you have your passports and/or Birth certificates or have the key for the safe deposit box you keep them in?
8. Do you have proof of immunizations for your family?
9. What is the contact information and account numbers for your life insurance policy?
10. Is your will with you?
11. Is your living will with you?
12. Do know your Social Security number and any other important identification numbers such as your church membership number to be able to request documents?
13. Do you have your Health Insurance Cards?
14. Do you have proof of ownership of your home?
15. Do you have proof of ownership of your cars?
16. Do you have proof of ownership of valuables such as jewelry, paintings, collectibles (official appraisals or certificates of authenticity)?
17. Do you have your saving bond certificates?
18. Do you have recent pictures of your family members?
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