if your house was on fire...what would you take?

Original post by yabbobay

Oct 26, 2003 12:52 PM

now that these brush fires are less than 5 miles from us...DH and I are just getting our documents together....and hinking about what we would take with us...

we are still optimistic, but they are saying these are the worst fires in 40 years...

so what would you take?
I have my wedding album and other albums
marriage license
passports
birth certificate

if the fire gets closer we are going to take out our hard drives

What would you takes? (hopefully I won't have to pack any of this up...but its good o be prepared...)

Xelindrya Posted: Oct 26, 2003 03:51 PM

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Don't know if this has been said or not.. but.

If you have time go take photos of your place. Things you can't take.

Bring your insurance policy with you in case you have to make a claim.

Meds - I know it was said before, but make sure to take them and to also have the phone number to your doctors. Prehaps even call ahead and find who is their backup if need be.

I agree with important legal and financial papers.

Credit cards are fine, but remember to have hard cash. Trying to get through NYC both during 9/11 & The Blackout made me realize the true importance of hard cash.

Since I REALLY freak out and get extra extra prepared, if this were *me* I'd have bottles of water, first aid kit, extra plastic container of gas in the car (bad traffic pile ups), phone charger for the car, toliet paper, towels and basic camping items (knives, cups & such).

Sorry if I sound paranoid but ... well.. hell I wont even explain I freak out cause crap happens to good people.

Good Luck, tell us how it goes.

kmcwed Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:03 PM

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Usually when your house is on fire, you don't have TIME to take anything with you.

But I would definitely make sure I had my doggie with me.

yabbobay Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:14 PM

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youre right kmc...but in this case we are sitting here waiting to see if the fire comes towards us...just posted b/c I don' want to forget anything

we may or may not be leaving...they are talking about closing the interstate 1/3 mile from us...if they do..we are going to leave most likely...they mentioned our canyon on the news as a route for the fire...but they said since we have a lot of fire resistant plants that we might be OK...but who knows...this fire is out of control...

kmcwed Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:16 PM

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Wow!! That's so scarey!!! In that case I would definitely take all the important papers, wedding album or proofs, pets (naturally), and anything else that I considered 'irreplaceable'

Let's hope it doesn't even come down to that for you.

Sending good thoughts your way!!

Valentinegirl Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:20 PM

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My money and finanial stuff and pets

Claud2001 Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:37 PM

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OMG, Erica! That is so scary...I am praying for you and your DH's safety!!!

yabbobay Posted: Oct 26, 2003 04:54 PM

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thanks everyone!!

the skies have cleared a bit...so I feel a little better...

but here is a pick from 1 pm...

and the ash coming down...

Karen H Posted: Oct 26, 2003 05:16 PM

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Aside from important documents and things already mentioned, I'd take all my Teddy Bears, and DH's collection of autographed books.

I might consider moving a few pieces of furniture in advance if it looked real serious - those that have sentimental value - belonged to my grandmothers. Or perhaps just rent a U-haul and have it ready to fill if needed.

kptoys Posted: Oct 26, 2003 05:35 PM

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Wow, amazing pictures!!! I hope everything is ok!!!

june262004 Posted: Oct 26, 2003 06:15 PM

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OMG thats scary. I would take pics important papers. my self and FH/DH my cat and get out as fast as I could!

TO YOU GUYS

SweetCin704 Posted: Oct 26, 2003 06:52 PM

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I hope Yabbo is okay

Scary.....

I just saw the pics.....still hope they have it under control.

LisaT Posted: Oct 26, 2003 08:43 PM

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pretty crazy pictures!

Erica, how bout an update? I hope you're still safe and home.

I'm watching it on the news - they've estimated 450 houses destroyed and 14 killed. But they didn't give enough details to determine if its moved closer to you...

Wendy Posted: Oct 26, 2003 08:45 PM

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Wondering where Erica is and hoping that all is well.

kelswiss Posted: Oct 26, 2003 08:45 PM

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yabbobay Posted: Oct 26, 2003 09:11 PM

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I'm still here...

the fires came 2 miles from us...and either the winds shifted or the marines put out their fire...and thats our buffer...

we are still packed up and are going to load up the cars before we go to bed...

since we are less than 3 miles from the ocean...we should be ok...{{{{fingers crossed}}}}

the fire has crossed the US Mexico border...and I hope they can stop it...otherwise Tijuana is toast...

thanks for thinking of me...I'll try to keep you guys updated...I'm going stir crazy not being able to leave our place!

Wendy Posted: Oct 26, 2003 09:23 PM

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Erica, I'm glad to hear that it has stopped advancing in your direction. Hopefully they will get it under control and you won't have to leave at all. Keep us updated. We are thinking of you!!

Claud2001 Posted: Oct 26, 2003 09:26 PM

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Erica, you are in all of our thoughts! I am glued to the news...it sounds like good news that the Miramar fire is under control...I'm praying you won't have to leave your home!