| Auto |
Comments |
| Back pack |
To
carry items in case you have to leave the car. |
| Butane lighter |
|
| Candy and/or snacks |
|
| Cap with a bill to help keep the rain out of your
eyes |
|
| Cell phone with full battery |
Mobile
charger would be very helpful. |
| Change for pay phones |
|
| Duct tape |
For
miscellaneous repairs |
| Fix-A-Flat |
A
flat tire could be real trouble at a time like this. |
| Flares or light sticks |
|
| Flashlight |
Be
sure to have an extra set of fresh batteries. |
| Food and snacks |
|
| Gas--full tank |
You
may get stuck in traffic like the Houston Rita evacuation.
Many people were in traffic for sixteen hours or more! |
| Gloves: leather |
|
| Handkerchief |
To
wipe off face or clean glasses. |
| Hotel list for places to stay along route.
If you have pets, check for pet friendly hotels ahead of
time. |
|
| Insect repellant |
|
| Jumper cables |
|
| Kleenex |
|
| Leatherman universal tool |
Great
for making emergency repairs |
| Maps |
Maps
of local area, county and state.
The more, the better! |
| Paper towels |
You
may be eating in the car. Paper
towels are essential! |
| Power Bars or similar meal replacement bars |
|
| Radio: Portable battery powered |
If
you are unable to use your car radio, a portable may be useful. |
| Rain jacket or poncho |
|
| Reading material for yourself, family and kids |
If
you get stuck in a shelter, you may have a LOT of time on your
hands. |
| Rope: Nylon |
This
may be necessary to rescue someone from the water--or maybe you! |
| Shoes: Old shoes that you don't mind ruining |
|
| Small first aid kit |
|
| Socks |
Extra
socks in case you get wet feet |
| Toilet paper |
If
you can find a bathroom, the toilet paper will probably be long
gone! |
| Tools |
Various
tools for emergency repairs |
| Towels |
It
may be raining when you make your exit, and there's a chance you
may have to get out of the car at some point.
Also, if it's really hot, it may be good to be able to dry
off the perspiration. |
| Umbrella |
Preferably
a strong, dependable one |
| Wash clothes (wet) in zip lock bags |
|
| Water and soft drinks |
Many
people died of heat-related illnesses during Hurricane the Rita
evacuations. Be sure to stay well
hydrated |
| Whistle |
Whistles
will last longer and louder than your lungs |
| Zip lock bags |
For
sensitive items (such as wallet) if you have to get out in water. |