Fire Evacuation Framework

# Fire Evacuation Framework

Version 0.2, Updated 2017-10-10

## Contents

- TO-DO
- What to do first
- What to grab
- Where to go
- Where to put this
- Resources, PDFs, Links

## TO-DO

- Divide roles with spouse and family members.
- DONE Find PDFs describing what to do (see below)
- Review and framework go bag
  - Include kids’ bag(s) -- possibly use red backpack in laundry room for this?
- Review procedure with local hams
- Designate emergency contact person in family out of state
- Plan emergency meeting point (read up on this first)
- Upload to online location.
- Add normal packing list for vacations to this list
- Learn how to turn off the gas line
- Make sure the [in-laws living locally] have a list like this
- Develop alternate location to head to if [in-laws' house] is not an option.

## What to do first

- Turn car around in driveway and unlock & open all doors.
- Tell the kids to get a backpack and a few toys and get in the car. Bring their school lunch bags even if empty.
- Get grocery bags from car or from inside house for use in packing.
- Look outside, for “glowing sky,” embers, etc. and get an idea of direction and range. Compare to wind direction and speed. Look for aircraft: Number, vicinity, direction, and frequency. If they are looping around locally, keep track of how many loops, has it stopped, etc.
- Hose down roof? Use backyard hose with power sprayer attachment
- Begin loading car using the list below as a reference
- Call or email AND text emergency contact -- don’t trust text alone.
- Grab items listed below.
- Leave the house unlocked with a note inside of who evacuated, where you are heading, and the time and date.
- Leave side gate open.
- Leave office door open. All sensitive materials should be removed by now.

## What to Grab

TAKE PHOTOS OF ALL ROOMS INCL EQUIPMENT.

- 4 P’s: Papers, Prescriptions, Pictures, and Pets.
- Most papers are with us but it’s a good idea to bring a bill and any e.g. passports.
- Cats will need to be put in cages and they’ll need food.
- Tent and sleeping bags
- Back yard
  - MAYBE grab the bikes but there probably won't be room.
- Front Room
  - Cable modem & cable, router & cables, white HDD(s) with family photos.
  - Any laptops sitting around
  - Mouse / trackball
- Office
  - Paper files from clients
  - Certificates and diplomas off walls
  - Computer HDD or whole computer if you can.
  - Physical materials needed for coaching work
  - One high school sketchbook
  - SW/AM/FM radio
  - Toolbox & extra screwdriver set on bookshelf
  - One USB drive out of spares
- Bedroom
  - Daytime clothing
  - Medications
  - Glasses case
  - Phone chargers
  - Power brick / strip
  - Emerg. Backpack
- Kitchen
  - Fire extinguisher from under sink
  - Food storage supplies
  - Water storage containers & a pot and some utensils
- Back bathroom
  - Other backpack
- Cats and Kids

## Where to Go

Most people are evacuating to the nearest, most convenient location. This will probably be the [in-laws’ house across town] in our case.

- Local Exits:
  - North to [town to north] via 101
  - NorthEast to [neighboring county]
  - South to [south city]
  - West to old road to the coast
- Friends and Family
  - There are churches and friends all around

## Where to put this

- Print and keep a copy in the kitchen and in the office.
- Also keep a copy at example.com/fire and add to phone home screen.

## Resources, PDFs, Links

- CalFIRE PDF: Evacuation Tips PDF (Download this to your phone)
  - http://www.calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/Evacuation.pdf
- Cal Forestry Tips PDF
  - http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/Evacuation.pdf
- Another tips PDF
  - http://www.co.teller.co.us/oem/WildFirePrep.pdf