We live in an area that is prone to fires during hot weather and when we have high winds. About 6 years ago a fire burned over our local hills and was in walking distance of us, directly behind the home of friends. We packed our car to evacuate if need be for several reasons 1) to get out of harm's way if necessary 2) to drive to check on loved ones 3) to have essentials with us in case we were detoured or couldn't return home 4) for peace of mind. We have been admonished for years about 72-hour kits, but now we ALWAYS keep a bag in our cars because we never know what even short-term emergencies could come up, even in our daily commute and activities.
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Rochelle HaleMarch 18, 2026
We live in an area that is prone to fires during hot weather and when we have high winds. About 6 years ago a fire burned over our local hills and was in walking distance of us, directly behind the home of friends. We packed our car to evacuate if need be for several reasons 1) to get out of harm's way if necessary 2) to drive to check on loved ones 3) to have essentials with us in case we were detoured or couldn't return home 4) for peace of mind. We have been admonished for years about 72-hour kits, but now we ALWAYS keep a bag in our cars because we never know what even short-term emergencies could come up, even in our daily commute and activities.
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