EMERGENCY EVACUATION KIT: BE PREPARED FOR FIRE SEASON

7/6/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a building in Anaheim.

What if I Need to Evacuate My home?

Fire season is in full effect and multiple fires have started across the state of California causing fire damage to residences and businesses. Here at SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill we work on fire restorations and repair when a disaster strikes. We also know it's extremely important to get together an Emergency Evacuation Kit. We've compiled some helpful tips for putting together an evacuation kit. It is important to update your emergency kits every year to adjust to new needs and replace anything that has expired. Ready.gov suggests you have kits ready in your home, car, and at work because you never know when a fire will cause an evacuation.

What to Pack inside the Kit:

• Scan and save all important documents on a flash drive

These include:

• Driver’s license
• The deed to your house
• Your will and/or trust
• Proof of insurance
• Medical records
• Passport
• Social security cards
• Birth certificates
• Pet paperwork

• Daily Essentials
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Clothes
  • Pet supplies
  • Diapers (if needed)
  • Nonperishable foods
  • Hand crank/battery powered radio
  • Medications (as applicable)
• First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• Sleeping Bag/Blankets

For more information on how to pack the perfect evacuation kit check out Ready.gov for additional tips. If your home or business experiences fire damage, call SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill. We’re here 24/7 to help make it “Like it never even happened.”