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Evacuation Cards — English

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ SHELTER SECURITY WATER / FOOD ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ TO ASK: Where will we go / stay? TO ASK: How will I escape danger? TO ASK: How long can I go without food & water? ○ – temporary safety ○ How will I protect myself / family? How will I know food / water I find is safe?

○ – from physical harm – getting out of town – getting out of the country ○ – from social / emotional harm ○ – from environmental harm ○ ○ – from theives packaged water wool blanket ○ high protein snacks, low salt TO PACK: ○ TO PACK: TO PACK: 8×6 heavy plastic sheeting map with planned escape routes ○ special needs for babies and elderly ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ blankets /mat per person personal weapon, if needed ○ iodine, chlorine, bleach 6 trash bags money and items to barter with ○ safe clear container to hold water ○ flashlight medical supplies ○ utility tools,flashlight extra batteries ○ rope / nylon cord ○ – You could die after 3 days with no water ○ Make arrangements with trusted friends – You could die after 3 weeks with no food TO DO: TO DO: ○ TO DO: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Discuss potential scenarios ○ – You could die in 3 minutes with no – in town – bullet / bomb wounds ○ shelter or safe place to hide from harm or ○ – out of town – sexual assault extreme elements ○ – out of country / neighboring country – physical beatings / torture / burns ○ – You could die in 3 seconds without a – environmental exposure (heat / cold) ○ plan in place – stay in groups of 5-8, if possible ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ MED. / HEALTH MY PAPERS COMMUNICATION ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

TO ASK: – How will I communicate with others? TO ASK: – How will I respond to a medical crisis? TO ASK: – How will I prove who I am, where I live?

– How will I prove I / we are not a threat? – How will I know whats going on? – What will I need to save a life? – How will I prove what I own? – How will I know where its safe? – What medications will I need to survive?

– How will I hear the news? – How will I reduce disease / infection? – How will I be able to identify my family if we get separated / or in a crisis?

cell phones per person first aid kit, tweezers, small scissors ID, passport, drivers license TO PACK: TO PACK: TO PACK: back up batteries bar soap, isoprphyl alcohol property, asset documents radio (crank, bring backup batteries) sun block, lip balm, ointments money, credit cards & cash non-sterile gloves professional certifications & licenses pencil and paper / notepad internet / email access, if possible medications (aspirin, antibiotics, etc) medical documents, health records whistle female hygiene products travel permissions, visas bandages, bandanas individual photos of family members wet wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitizer TO DO: – document important events – share what you see, hear, & experience – Make 3 copies of everything TO DO: – stock up on medications and supplies TO DO: – store money and valuables in different to your group / trusted friends – bring glasses, toothbrushes, wash cloths, places on your body at all times – always let two people know where you are going & how long you expect to take etc for personal health care and hygiene – give /email trusted friends out of country a copy of everything in your activity or return

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CLOTHING TOOLS TRANSPORT

TO ASK: TO ASK: – What will the weather be like if I have to TO ASK: -What else will I need to survive on my – How will I travel?

sleep on the street / in the mountains? own? – Where can I safely travel on foot? – What other situations / needs can – What will I need to fix or build things in – Where can I safely travel on bike? certain items of clothing be used for? an emergency? – Where can I safely travel in a car?

– How much will it cost to travel in a crisis?

Good shoes (with ankle support) flashlight (EXTRA BATTERIES) – What routes do I take if I have to escape? 3 days change of clothing several rope (3 meters or more) TO PACK: TO PACK: ○ access to a functioning vehicle layers (natural fibers is preferred) ○ strong tape, or tape like material ○ Underwear, socks (four days worth) ○ Knife, cutting tools TO PACK: money to pay for emergency transport ○ ○ Jacket or coat if cool weather Multi-tool ○ stored fuel / gasoline to fill a tank ○ ○ tools to fix break downs, spare tire Hat (warmth and sun protection) ○ Hatchet, saw ○ ○ knowledge of road ways Rain Gear Fishing line/hook/ sewing tools ○ ○ Foot powder and moleskin (or tape) 5 Gallon can of Gasoline ○ supplie to survive if traveling on foot ○ ○ maps scarves / bandanas ○ Dental Floss ○ ○ safety pins Magnifying Lens ○ ○ ○ Discuss potential escape scenarios ○ ○ TO DO: TO DO: ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ TO DO: – traveling on foot from different locals ○ ○ – trusterd friends to assist with transport ○ across city, provincial, country boundaries ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ BASIC MANAGE ○ REMEMBER ○ ○ FIRST AID ○ STRESS ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

dont pack more than you can carry, or the weakest person in your group can carry leave sentimental items behind. Only take what will keep you alive. always travel in pairs – never alone shelter together in groups for protection and strength stay in communication with trusted friends & family SMS can often work where cell phone calls may not pack for evacuation NOW. Do not wait! plan for worst case event NOW. Do not wait!!! expect to survive two weeks or more without help memorize plans and trusted friends contact info do not rely on help arriving when you need it. You WILL be on your own be smart, don’t bring attention to yourself do what you have to do to survive, no one can ask any more from you than that

○ ○ ○ CONTACTS ○ ○ ○ TO MEMORIZE ○ AM I READY TO SAFELY EVACUATE? ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DON’T EXPECT HELP: GO BAG: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You will need to leave very quickly and quietly to When will help arrive?…Hours, days, weeks, never? ○ ○ survive Your survival depends on YOUR preparedness. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Who is dependent upon you? t may take days, even weeks to find safety / rescue What would you need to survive in a hard ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ HAVE AN EVACUATION PLAN IN PLACE: environment, while on the move? Physical needs, psychological, tools, resources, aides, supplies? Is safe evacuation possible?

What would you need to survive two weeks on your Is there enough time to evacuate? How long will it ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ take? own? Consider weight – 17 kg’s, size = backpack Is evacuating more dangerous than staying?

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Keep alert – be aware of your surroundings Are you prepared to evacuate? Do you have a plan ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Have you talked about the plan with your family? Trust your instincts IMPORTANT Always know a way out of anywhere BEFORE YOU LEAVE: Travel during daylight, if in extreme weather INFO Have a personal and home defense plan Do you have multiple copies of your important papers?

Have you liquidated your assets into cash form? Do you have family coordination plans / designated BASIC GUIDELINES: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ meet up places in the city, out of town, out of country? Always Stay warm, stay dry, stay clean = prevent disease and infection ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Protect your feet, head, organs and hands EVACUATION TIME: Will you be leaving from your home? Always stay hydrated, stay in communication with ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ What if evacuation is necessary when your family is in others. different places?

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