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Emergency Go Bag

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Be Ready On Red Flag Days Red Flag Warning This is when weather can cause extreme fire danger so it s important to be prepared Put your Go Bag in or near your car Review your evacuation checklist Put important documents in an area that can be quickly loaded Ensure phones are charged Ensure car is gassed up TIP You ve Been Notified to Evacuate Get Ready BEFORE A Wildfire Evacuation A wildfire can erupt at any moment forcing families to run for their lives Be prepared and have your Go Bag ready so you can grab and go in a wildfire evacuation Take Control of Your Wildfire Risk EMERGENCY GO BAG When Should I Evacuate Your county has an emergency alert system that is used when there is an imminent threat to life such as Wildfire Flooding Sign Up Police Activity Natural Gas Leaks To be Notified TODAY Don t forget these items but ONLY if you have time Cash credit cards or traveler s checks Easy to carry valuables Family photos or irreplaceable items Important documents birth certificates passports and electronically saved records such as insurance policies titles to property you own bank account records home inventory etc Computers or computer information on hard drives Fire extinguisher www rotarywildfireready com get notified Learn More About Creating a GO BAG WILDFIRE READY Vol 1 2021 Graphics Design by Romberg Designs Plus www rotarywildfireready com www rotarywildfireready com rotarywildfireready com emergency go bag

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Why Do You Need A Go Bag Recommended Items To Put Into Your GO BAG PERSONAL ITEMS During a wildfire evacuation you may need to survive on your own for several days Being prepared means having food water and other supplies for each member of your family in the event you must shelter at an emergency evacuation center or in your car After your Go Bag is prepared remember to maintain it Keep canned food in a cool dry place S tore boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers Replace expired items as needed Re think your needs every year and update your kit as your family s needs change Fire Resistant Clothing 2 days worth of clothes Goggles Leather gloves Long shirt pants 100 cotton or wool Boots Cotton hat Face mask N95 Rated FOOD WATER Non perishable food for two days Infant formula bottles Paper cups plates utensils Paper towels Can opener Water bottle Water one gallon a day per person WATER HYGIENE FIRST AID Eye drops Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses Perscription medications First aid kit Toilet paper Feminine hygiene Wipes diapers diaper rash cream Garbage bags EQUIPMENT Flashlight Headlamp with spare batteries Battery powered radio and extra batteries Matches in a waterproof container Cell phone charger Whistle to signal for help Pocket knife Wool blanket PET SUPPLIES Food enough for 2 days Water one gallon a day per pet Leashes Medications EVACUATION ROUTE MAP Map marked with two Evacuation routes if possible

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Why Do You Need A Go Bag Recommended Items To Put Into Your GO BAG PERSONAL ITEMS During a wildfire evacuation you may need to survive on your own for several days Being prepared means having food water and other supplies for each member of your family in the event you must shelter at an emergency evacuation center or in your car After your Go Bag is prepared remember to maintain it Keep canned food in a cool dry place S tore boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers Replace expired items as needed Re think your needs every year and update your kit as your family s needs change Fire Resistant Clothing 2 days worth of clothes Goggles Leather gloves Long shirt pants 100 cotton or wool Boots Cotton hat Face mask N95 Rated FOOD WATER Non perishable food for two days Infant formula bottles Paper cups plates utensils Paper towels Can opener Water bottle Water one gallon a day per person WATER HYGIENE FIRST AID Eye drops Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses Perscription medications First aid kit Toilet paper Feminine hygiene Wipes diapers diaper rash cream Garbage bags EQUIPMENT Flashlight Headlamp with spare batteries Battery powered radio and extra batteries Matches in a waterproof container Cell phone charger Whistle to signal for help Pocket knife Wool blanket PET SUPPLIES Food enough for 2 days Water one gallon a day per pet Leashes Medications EVACUATION ROUTE MAP Map marked with two Evacuation routes if possible

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Why Do You Need A Go Bag Recommended Items To Put Into Your GO BAG PERSONAL ITEMS During a wildfire evacuation you may need to survive on your own for several days Being prepared means having food water and other supplies for each member of your family in the event you must shelter at an emergency evacuation center or in your car After your Go Bag is prepared remember to maintain it Keep canned food in a cool dry place S tore boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers Replace expired items as needed Re think your needs every year and update your kit as your family s needs change Fire Resistant Clothing 2 days worth of clothes Goggles Leather gloves Long shirt pants 100 cotton or wool Boots Cotton hat Face mask N95 Rated FOOD WATER Non perishable food for two days Infant formula bottles Paper cups plates utensils Paper towels Can opener Water bottle Water one gallon a day per person WATER HYGIENE FIRST AID Eye drops Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses Perscription medications First aid kit Toilet paper Feminine hygiene Wipes diapers diaper rash cream Garbage bags EQUIPMENT Flashlight Headlamp with spare batteries Battery powered radio and extra batteries Matches in a waterproof container Cell phone charger Whistle to signal for help Pocket knife Wool blanket PET SUPPLIES Food enough for 2 days Water one gallon a day per pet Leashes Medications EVACUATION ROUTE MAP Map marked with two Evacuation routes if possible

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Be Ready On Red Flag Days Red Flag Warning This is when weather can cause extreme fire danger so it s important to be prepared Put your Go Bag in or near your car Review your evacuation checklist Put important documents in an area that can be quickly loaded Ensure phones are charged Ensure car is gassed up TIP You ve Been Notified to Evacuate Get Ready BEFORE A Wildfire Evacuation A wildfire can erupt at any moment forcing families to run for their lives Be prepared and have your Go Bag ready so you can grab and go in a wildfire evacuation Take Control of Your Wildfire Risk EMERGENCY GO BAG When Should I Evacuate Your county has an emergency alert system that is used when there is an imminent threat to life such as Wildfire Flooding Sign Up Police Activity Natural Gas Leaks To be Notified TODAY Don t forget these items but ONLY if you have time Cash credit cards or traveler s checks Easy to carry valuables Family photos or irreplaceable items Important documents birth certificates passports and electronically saved records such as insurance policies titles to property you own bank account records home inventory etc Computers or computer information on hard drives Fire extinguisher www rotarywildfireready com get notified Learn More About Creating a GO BAG WILDFIRE READY Vol 1 2021 Graphics Design by Romberg Designs Plus www rotarywildfireready com www rotarywildfireready com rotarywildfireready com emergency go bag

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Be Ready On Red Flag Days Red Flag Warning This is when weather can cause extreme fire danger so it s important to be prepared Put your Go Bag in or near your car Review your evacuation checklist Put important documents in an area that can be quickly loaded Ensure phones are charged Ensure car is gassed up TIP You ve Been Notified to Evacuate Get Ready BEFORE A Wildfire Evacuation A wildfire can erupt at any moment forcing families to run for their lives Be prepared and have your Go Bag ready so you can grab and go in a wildfire evacuation Take Control of Your Wildfire Risk EMERGENCY GO BAG When Should I Evacuate Your county has an emergency alert system that is used when there is an imminent threat to life such as Wildfire Flooding Sign Up Police Activity Natural Gas Leaks To be Notified TODAY Don t forget these items but ONLY if you have time Cash credit cards or traveler s checks Easy to carry valuables Family photos or irreplaceable items Important documents birth certificates passports and electronically saved records such as insurance policies titles to property you own bank account records home inventory etc Computers or computer information on hard drives Fire extinguisher www rotarywildfireready com get notified Learn More About Creating a GO BAG WILDFIRE READY Vol 1 2021 Graphics Design by Romberg Designs Plus www rotarywildfireready com www rotarywildfireready com rotarywildfireready com emergency go bag