What If They Tell You to Evacuate?

doodah · 11-25-2008, 06:21 AM

Thanks, Baggy, that is a very thorough discussion, and very good for people who have time to think about it, as in a hurricane.

All I want to add is something I learned from my niece who moved from Virginia to California, and within a couple of weeks there, experienced her first earthquake. Being new and inexperienced, they weren't prepared, but learned a couple of important things real quick that also applied when they were evacuated several weeks later because of wildfires.

First, they now leave their car packed to go with everything ready except perishable food.

Second, they have two rather large dogs. During the earthquake, the animals went into their own panic/survival mode, becoming very difficult to handle. They learned that they needed to have the dogs wearing halters, not collars, so they could be grabbed and lifted bodily if necessary. For them, getting the dogs secured in the car is the first most important thing to do. I would think that would apply to children, as well!

11-25-2008, 06:21 AM	#2
doodah Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 373	Re: What If They Tell You to Evacuate? Thanks, Baggy, that is a very thorough discussion, and very good for people who have time to think about it, as in a hurricane. All I want to add is something I learned from my niece who moved from Virginia to California, and within a couple of weeks there, experienced her first earthquake. Being new and inexperienced, they weren't prepared, but learned a couple of important things real quick that also applied when they were evacuated several weeks later because of wildfires. First, they now leave their car packed to go with everything ready except perishable food. Second, they have two rather large dogs. During the earthquake, the animals went into their own panic/survival mode, becoming very difficult to handle. They learned that they needed to have the dogs wearing halters, not collars, so they could be grabbed and lifted bodily if necessary. For them, getting the dogs secured in the car is the first most important thing to do. I would think that would apply to children, as well!