evacuation go-bag

[Omicron]

After I had to evacuate for three different hurricanes when I lived in Florida, the contents of my go-bag/ditch-bag/BOB changed a bit. Somehow the hypothetical needs didn't always match up with reality.

For those that have recently had to leave home in a hurry due to the fires in CO, what things would be at the top of your list to have in a bag that was packed and ready should such a need arise?

We had family who evacuated from the High Park fire and lived with us for 3 weeks. They're back home now, everything around them burned but their house and outbuildings survived. I know we all learned a lot about what to take and what not to, and how to be more ready for something like this in the future. As we discuss it, I'll post it here. In the mean time...

Important papers
Cell phone chargers
Laptops with chargers
List of phone numbers, both relatives and companies you do biz with (ie CC companies, banks, etc)
Photo albums
Keepsake or especially valuable jewelry
Keepsake items, such as grandma's ashes, grandpa's purple heart, etc
Cash, gold, silver, diamonds, etc
If you can afford a hotel for extended stay, gaming console/games for the kids. If not, toys, games, puzzles, anything to entertain them
Enough clothing for each family member for a week plus
Collars, leashes, and kennels for each pet

[Great-Kazoo]

We had family who evacuated from the High Park fire and lived with us for 3 weeks. They're back home now, everything around them burned but their house and outbuildings survived. I know we all learned a lot about what to take and what not to, and how to be more ready for something like this in the future. As we discuss it, I'll post it here. In the mean time...

Important papers
Cell phone chargers
Laptops with chargers
List of phone numbers, both relatives and companies you do biz with (ie CC companies, banks, etc)
Photo albums
Keepsake or especially valuable jewelry
Keepsake items, such as grandma's ashes, grandpa's purple heart, etc
Cash, gold, silver, diamonds, etc
If you can afford a hotel for extended stay, gaming console/games for the kids. If not, toys, games, puzzles, anything to entertain them
Enough clothing for each family member for a week plus
Collars, leashes, and kennels for each pet

Add to that vaccination / inoculation papers for you pets.

Up side is taking the time to prepare as needed. Down side is there will always be 1 item you forgot to take.