What would you take with you?

Joined
Aug 2, 2002
Messages
2,490
With all the news constantly talking about hurricanes and evacuating, I got to thinking... What would I take with me if I ever actually had to "evacuate" my home?

The obvious ones would be my animals (dog and two cats) and I would probably grab any expensive jewelery I have, mostly because I might need it for money, but also sentimental value, even though I never wear any... I'd also want to take my art portfolio and my drawers full of photo's. And clothes, of course, which is kind of strange that I thought of this last.

It kind of made me think about what is really important. If I only had one minute, I would leash my dog, grab my cats and put them into a carrier, then take off with my boyfriend and leave. When it comes down to that, people and animals really do matter more to me than anything I may own. If I had any sense (and time) left over, I would also take food for the animals, then maybe food for myself and my boyfriend. I'd also grab some dog toys to calm her while I was panicking.

What would YOU take?

~ashes
 
Well, I wouldn't really go anywhere since I already live where I'd want to bug out to.(and hurricanes don't come here)

But, if I had to go for some reason, in order of importance:

1. my dogs, my cats.

2. my knives, and survival equipment.

3. photos, my laptop, and some documents(passport)---all equally important so I'll keep them together on number 3. I'd be hard pressed to choose between them.

Probably some other important bits and pieces, but those are the real important things.
 
I would grab what ever cash I had on hand, my dog, my meds, some clothes, my glock(you need a handgun for protection Ashes, and to learn how to use it) and mossberg and some extra ammo and some water and the couple three cases of mre's I got stashed. That should do me for a while.
Personally I'm like Emanuel, I don't bug out either. Rode out 4 or 5 hurricanes in this house. So far no major damage and two of em the eye went right over us. Haven't had to deal with a class 5 yet though but I still think I'd rather stay home. I like being home!
 
Ashes
When the thought here first crossed your mind what did you think of saving first?
The dog or the boyfriend?
I'm sure that if we surveyed a bunch of us dog owners and asked what we would take, the majority would say dog first.
 
TomW said:
Ashes
When the thought here first crossed your mind what did you think of saving first?
The dog or the boyfriend?
I'm sure that if we surveyed a bunch of us dog owners and asked what we would take, the majority would say dog first.

I have to admit, my animals (both my dog and cats) came first, because my boyfriend can help himself, but my animals are like babies; they would never understand why or how to save themselves!

~ashes
 
Larry B. said:
I would go down with the ship.


Hell ya, I have this big retaining wall that was put up when we cut into the hill on the property.

My father's plan was to tunnel in, around the side of the wall. :thumbup: I'd just do that and wait it out. The wall must be at least 12ft high, hollow tile w/filled cells and rebar. I'm sure it'll hold up. And I'll keep the stuff I need close to the wall.

Actually that seems like a lot of work, and I think there's supposed to be two more hurricanes/storms comming my way so I guess I'll just do the lazy way and leave...
 
This is an important and timely question. It's one worth spending some time thinking about. Then, actually take out a piece of paper and make a list in priority order. In an actual event, time will be critical and having that list will save valuable time and also prevent mistakes made in a rush which will be long-regretted later.
 
Larry B. said:
I would go down with the ship.

I believe the stress of "going down with the ship" may be far less than the stress of relocating and worrying about the property you left behind and a host of other hassles. :)
 
Ashes said:
With all the news constantly talking about hurricanes and evacuating, I got to thinking... What would I take with me if I ever actually had to "evacuate" my home?

The obvious ones would be my animals (dog and two cats) and I would probably grab any expensive jewelery I have, mostly because I might need it for money, but also sentimental value, even though I never wear any... I'd also want to take my art portfolio and my drawers full of photo's. And clothes, of course, which is kind of strange that I thought of this last.

It kind of made me think about what is really important. If I only had one minute, I would leash my dog, grab my cats and put them into a carrier, then take off with my boyfriend and leave. When it comes down to that, people and animals really do matter more to me than anything I may own. If I had any sense (and time) left over, I would also take food for the animals, then maybe food for myself and my boyfriend. I'd also grab some dog toys to calm her while I was panicking.

What would YOU take?

~ashes

Wife,dog,medicine,first-aid kit,9guns ,20#of ammo,2 safes ,water & finger foods.
Next would be my stash cache of $$$ & several elderly neighbors . We always keep one vehicle gassed-up & if we need 2 we have enough generator gas to fill the other & possibly share with other evacuees.

We do lack a camp stove & instant coffee.
We would pray for a safe trip & that we may not endanger others .

Uncle [ rather hunker in the bunker ] Alan
 
I have a rather large amount of survival gear, including weapons, optics, electronics, Etc., as for years, this was a professional, as well as a personal pursuit. When one asked how I could field all that gear in an emergency, I would point out a specially outfitted tactical response truck and trailer. These vehicles were stored under an 800 Sq. Ft. Carport, which for four years since it's construction, had withstood windstorms and blizzards. A snow/Ice storm in the winter of '03-'04 however, brought almost the entire structure down. There was over 12" of ice accumulated on top of, and around the vehicles, and it was weeks before I could get all the way in to salvage equipment, and completely assess the damage. Lesson learned :rolleyes: Now all my eggs aren't in one basket :o
 
The pets, food, water, money(or things that could be bartered in it's place), tent, guns and a knife or two.

Self protection is up to you, don't depend on the gubment, or the cops to help you, and don't let them disarm you either.

If it's so bad they have to disarm law abiding people, go off on your own. Don't let them lock you down in a stadium like in NOLA. Your life could well depend on it.

A small camp stove and compact set of camping type cookware and a tent would help, as would a gallon of liquid bleach(19 drops to a gallon of questionable water).
 
Wife and daughter first, get them someplace safe and then I'd keep going back and taking more till I was out of time.

The reality is when the last flood hit this area (Delaware Watergap PA) I refused to leave, the water was uo to my back deck and half way past my foundation and I still wouldn't leave, I went out and helped the older neighbors and people in the area that needed help getting out, but I'm stupid, I stayed.

Fortunately the damage was minimal and mostly cosmetic.

I learned a long time ago that sort of family and pictures, just about everything is replaceable.

How ya been ashes? :)
 
Does the answer: "I'd bring a waterfountain with me" count as being legal for a community thread? :p
 
Walking Man said:
Does the answer: "I'd bring a waterfountain with me" count as being legal for a community thread? :p

:D Probably not!

Seriously though, pets, passport, money, food, water and photos and PDA would be up there. Insurance will, hopefully, cover what can be documented as far as material possessions go.

Pictures cannot be replaced by insurance. Those of us who have transitioned to digital photos would be well servied by backing up images onto digital media that can easily be transported, or backed up online.
 
Mike Hull said:
The pets, food, water, money(or things that could be bartered in it's place), tent, guns and a knife or two.

Self protection is up to you, don't depend on the gubment, or the cops to help you, and don't let them disarm you either.

If it's so bad they have to disarm law abiding people, go off on your own. Don't let them lock you down in a stadium like in NOLA. Your life could well depend on it.

A small camp stove and compact set of camping type cookware and a tent would help, as would a gallon of liquid bleach(19 drops to a gallon of questionable water).


I have a carry permit that is good in most of the states we visit or travel through. Next month the self-protection law is watered down to give us a bit more lee-way in protecting us & ours . We are NOT a wikldwest state either. If I lived in a large city I would carry at nifht,permot or not . One mugging is enough for this old man.

Uncle Alan
 
Back
Top