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Let’s hope you never have to flee your home to escape a disaster. But whether you are vulnerable to floods, fires, hurricanes, earthquake or some other catastrophe, you should prepare a home evacuation plan in case of natural disaster.
Evacuees are recommended to bring the following items:
- Pescription Medications
- Basic medical supplies or a first aid kit
- A change of clothes
- Bedding, including sleeping bags and pillows
- Bottled water
- Nonperishable food and a hand-operated can opener
- Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight
- Car keys and maps
Prepare a file or box of important personal and financial information to take with you. Gather copies of the following:
- Bank account records
- Marriage certificates and divorce decrees
- Titles, deeds, or registrations for property and vehicles
- Mortgage and other loan information
- Insurance policies
- Investment records
- Credit card statements
- Income tax information (copies of past returns, proof of estimate tax payments)
- Social Security cards
- Wills
- Birth certificates
- Copies of your identification cards such as a driver’s license, green card or passport
Get a list of phone numbers, mail and e-mail addresses for important contacts, including the following:
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Employers
- Insurance agents
- Power, light, gas and other utility companies
- Relatives, close friends and other emergency contacts
Also include instructions on how to turn off your home’s utilities. Doing so before you evacuate can help prevent further damage to your home.
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