This from my SF friend:
...is a smart idea. You can type "evacuation" in Google & get some
good ideas. (As you may recall I have a Red Cross backpack in my car
& in my apartment to help me survive for 3 days if I experience an
earthquake in SF.) I found this list in Wikipedia of items
recommended for an evacuation bag. Some of the items you probably
don't want but the list may help you get organized.
The suggested contents of a "bug-out" bag vary, but most of the
following are usually included:
Enough food and water to last for 72 hours. This includes:
Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres
per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per
person per day for cleaning and
hygiene.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-14>[15]
New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for
drinking<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-15>[16]
US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per
day.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-16>[17]
Non-perishable food<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-17>[18]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_purification>water purification supplies
Cooking supplies<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-18>[19]
A <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid_kit>first aid
kit<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-19>[20]
Fire starting tool (e.g., matches,
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrocerium>ferrocerium rod,
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighter>lighter, etc.)
A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying
points, possible evacuation routes etc.
Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various
types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster
but kept for reference
Maps and travel
information<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-20>[21]
Standard camping equipment, including sanitation
supplies<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-21>[22]
Weather appropriate clothing (e.g.,
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poncho>poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
Bedding items such as sleeping bags and
blankets<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-22>[23]
Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period
Medical records
Pet, child, and elderly care
needs<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-23>[24]
Battery or crank operated
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_radio>Radio.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-24>[25]
Lighting (battery or crank operated
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashlight>flashlight,
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glow_stick>glow
sticks).<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag#cite_note-25>[26]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearms>Firearms and appropriate
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammunition>ammunition
Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be
available during the initial period following an emergency or
evacuation
Positive Identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or
social security card
Fixed-blade and folding knife
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_Tape>Duct Tape and
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope>rope/<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracord>paracord
Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
Wire for binding and animal traps
The above list was developed (I think) in Australia. The following
list was developed by the city of Torrence CA.
Evacuation Bags
(Bags should be easy to carry. Bags should have an ID tag and should
be kept at home, work and in a vehicle. The following are recommended
for an evacuation bag:
Water, food, and manual can opener
Flashlight
Radio, battery operated
Batteries
Whistle
Pocket knife
Personal medications and prescriptions
Extra keys to house and vehicle
Basic first aid kit
Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat, and rain gear
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies
Dust mask
Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages
Cash
Copies of insurance and identification cards
Any special items for children and seniors or people with disabilities
The Red Cross website also has recommendations. The RC recommends
that you notify friends & family where you are going & when they can
expect to hear from you next. And, of course, listen to local
advisories & evacuate when they recommend it....better safe than
sorry.
I hope you don't ever have to evacuate but being prepared is the best thing.
Eric
--
"San Francisco has only one drawback. 'Tis hard to leave." - Rudyard Kipling
