Another Reminder to Gather up All of Your Vital Documents!

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6. That's standard procedure in places subject to wildfire. Have had one for years.

From CalFire:
https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/emergency-supply-kit/
Ready For Wildfire Site:
https://readyforwildfire.org/

We had one in the Bay Area in case of earthquakes.
Positive spin on this was "think of it as camping"
Since life in the foothills is kinda like camping (pack of wolves woke me up the other night) just prepare in case of wildfire.
Remember, the fire doesn't have to be upon you. Authorities will clear areas just to keep roads open for firefighting equipment and personnel.

Your ‘Go Bag’ should be easy to carry and access. Use backpacks to store items like essentials and personal documents. For food and water, consider a wheeled tub or chest for easier transport. Keep your bag light enough for comfortable lifting into your vehicle.




Your ‘Go Bag’ checklist

Ensure your wildfire ‘Go Bag’ includes:

A 3-day supply of non-perishable food & 3 gallons of water per person
A map with at least 2 evacuation routes
Necessary prescriptions or medications
A change of clothes & extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
Extra car keys, credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks
A first aid kit & sanitation supplies
A flashlight & battery-powered radio with extra batteries
Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
Pet food & water

Always have sturdy shoes and a flashlight near your bed, ready for sudden night evacuations.


Additional items if time allows

If time allows, consider adding:

Valuables that are easy to carry
Family photos and irreplaceable items
Personal computer data on hard drives and disks
Chargers for cell phones and laptops


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YES. Use a password manager for your computer passwords, and scans of important documents, one that encrypts the data!!!
Store that on a thumb drive or two.
I use a 15-character long password, and NEVER forget it.
* a Terabyte disk drive fits in the palm of your hand. Store lots in there and have it safe just in case.