North Georgia Conference Disaster Response Ministry

EVACUATION KIT

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Your local government will issue evacuation orders when a disaster is impending.  This will be communicated via local radio and television stations, or by local police and fire personnel going door to door, or by a reverse 911 phone call.

A disaster evacuation route and destination should be already planned.

Take the following:

Essential Supplies

  • Checkbook, cash, and credit cards
  • Car keys
  • Map of area
  • Eyeglasses (with prescription if possible)
  • Medical supplies including prescription medications
  • Medical equipment - dentures, crutches, wheel chair, etc.
  • Flashlight with extra batteries or a self generating flashlight
  • Portable AM/FM radio with extra batteries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Bottled Water (1 gallon per person per day)
  • Foods that do not require refrigeration or cooking
  • A change of clothing for each
  • Sleeping bag or blankets, pillow for each 
  • Supplies for infant
  • Toys for children

Papers to take with you

  • Driver's license or personal identification for each
  • Social Security card
  • Proof of residence (drivers license, etc.)
  • Insurance policies and identification cards (life, medical, homeowners) 
  • Birth certificates for each
  • Marriage certificate
  • Stocks, bonds, and other securities 
  • Wills
  • Deeds
  • Recent tax returns

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