My evacuation locations
Identify these before you need them. Type an address under each heading — edits save to this device automatically. Print or PDF your plan to keep it offline.
Family or friend 50+ miles away, different direction from common hazards.
Backup destination in a different direction in case your primary is also affected.
Walmart, casino, fairground, Red Cross shelter, or designated evacuation center near each typical route.
American Red Cross preparedness
Four pillars the Red Cross teaches for every household. Walk through each one before fire or storm season hits.
Water (1 gal / person / day for 3 days), 3-day non-perishable food, NOAA radio, flashlight, first-aid, medications, cash, copies of documents, and a comfort item per person and pet.
Pick two meeting spots (one near home, one out of the neighborhood). Choose an out-of-state contact everyone calls or texts. Practice it twice a year.
Sign up for local emergency alerts and your county's reverse-911. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time wildfire, flood, and storm warnings.
Wildfire, flood, tornado, hurricane, earthquake — each has different "go vs. shelter" rules. Check your county hazard map before each season.
My evacuation locations
0/3Primary destination (family/friend out of area)
Name, address, phone. Should be 50+ miles away.
Secondary destination (different direction)
In case your primary is also affected.
Nearest public shelter or safe parking
Walmart, casino, fairground, Red Cross shelter, etc.
Documents (go-bag)
0/6Driver's license + passports
Photograph everything; store copies in the cloud.
Insurance policies (home, auto, health)
Vehicle/camper title + registration
Birth certificates + Social Security cards
Cash ($200–$500 small bills)
ATMs and card readers may be down.
USB drive with scanned documents + photos
Make a 'leave in five minutes' folder.
One waterproof pouch. Originals or color copies of everything you'd be sick to lose. Live in fire country? Keep it by the door from May through October. Don't think — grab.
More on The Sol WandererCommunications
0/5Phones + chargers + battery banks
Hand-crank / NOAA weather radio
Two-way radios (if traveling with others)
Written list of emergency contacts
Out-of-area contact for check-ins
Medical
0/67–14 day supply of prescription meds
Medication list + dosages + pharmacy contact
Full first aid kit
N95 masks (smoke/dust)
Glasses / contacts + backup pair
Mental health: a book, headphones, comfort item
Pets
0/5Carrier or crate per animal
5–7 days food + bowls + water
Vaccination records + microchip info
Photos of you with each pet
Comfort item (blanket, toy)
Vehicle Readiness
0/5Full fuel tank (top off when 1/2 empty during fire season)
Spare propane tank full
Tires + spare checked
Tow vehicle service current
Jumper cables / jump pack
Shelter & Warmth
0/4Bedding + extra blankets
Change of clothes for 3+ days, layers
Sturdy shoes + rain gear
Tarp + paracord
Food & Water
0/41 gallon water / person / day (3+ day supply)
Non-perishable food, no-cook options
Manual can opener
Energy bars + electrolytes
Tools & Safety
0/8Multi-tool / knife
Headlamps + spare batteries
Fire extinguisher (ABC-rated)
Work gloves + duct tape
Whistle + signal mirror
Hammer + screwdriver set
Zip ties + electrical tape
Hose clamps + spare fuses
Pre-Departure
0/4Unplug appliances at home
Shut off gas/water if instructed
Lock up + leave note with route
Text out-of-area contact your destination