Scenario guide

Twenty minutes to evacuate.

What actually goes in the car, in the order it matters.

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An evacuation warning gives you minutes, not hours, and the people who do it well are the ones who decided the order ahead of time. This is that order. Work top to bottom; stop when you run out of time, not when you run out of things.

1
People and pets first
- Everyone in the car before anything else
- Carriers, leashes, a bag of pet food
- Agree the meeting point out loud
2
Medications and devices
- Seven days minimum, in original bottles
- CPAP, inhalers, glucose supplies
- Chargers for anything medical
3
The document folder
- IDs, insurance cards, deed or lease
- Or clear photos already on your phone
- Keep it by the door, not in a drawer
4
Phone and power
- Phones, cables, a charged battery bank
- Car charger lives in the car
- Download the evacuation map offline
5
Cash in small bills
- ATMs and card readers go down with the power
- Enough for gas, food and a motel night
- Twenties and smaller
6
Water
- One gallon per person per day
- Three days if you can lift it
- Pets drink too
7
Food that needs no cooking
- Bars, nut butter, crackers, fruit cups
- A manual can opener if you pack cans
- Skip anything that needs a stove
8
Three days of clothes
- Closed-toe shoes on your feet, not in a bag
- Long sleeves and pants for ash and brush
- A layer for the cold night
9
Masks and glasses
- N95s for smoke, one per person per day
- Glasses instead of contacts
- A wet bandana does not replace a mask
10
Light and news
- Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
- A battery or crank radio
- Your phone is not the backup
11
First aid kit
- Bandages, tape, pain reliever, tweezers
- Any allergy medication the family uses
- Check it twice a year
12
Irreplaceables, last
- Photos, the hard drive, one keepsake
- Only if everything above is already in
- Nothing on this tile is worth a minute