Restoration Industry Association Provides Evacuation Checklist for
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COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) suggests that individuals evacuating due to the pending hurricane gather these items to take with them:
Health & homeowners insurance policies, wills, passports, other critical papers
Family photos, jewelry & irreplaceable mementos
Disposable camera, digital camera, video camera
Digital inventory CD of house and printout of contents
Paper & pen, address book, emergency phone numbers (family, hospital, physicians)
Wallet, checkbook, credit cards and cash
Canned goods, can opener, peanut butter, protein bars, bouillon cubes, M.R.E.s, baby food
Bottled water (1/2 gallon per person), water purification tablets
Sharp knife, duct tape, electrical tape, small shovel, rope, work gloves, fix-a-flat for tires, tarps, dust masks, small toolbox, all- purpose tool
Water proof matches, butane lighter, small fire extinguisher
Transistor radio, batteries
Candles, flashlights
Pet food and supplies
Toiletries – toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, feminine products, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, trash bags
First aid kit, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, vitamins, general remedies (cold, flu, allergies, chap stick, antacids), glasses
Clothing – long pants/shirts/gym clothes for sleeping/rain poncho, walking/working shoes, extra underwear and socks, jackets/ sweaters
Sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, folding chairs
Laptop computer, cell phone, chargers & car chargers
Medication & prescriptions
Extra batteries
Maps
Children’s games, deck of cards
“While this list of is not all-inclusive, it provides a good starting point under very difficult circumstances,” said RIA President, Frank Headen, CR, WLS, CMH. “RIA members know from experience how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected.”
More disaster tips and what to do after a flooding emergency can be found on the RIA website at www.restorationindustry.org under the “consumers” link.
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has member firms worldwide. RIA provides leadership and promotes best practices through advocacy, standards and professional qualifications for the restoration industry
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