I hope none of you ever experience a home fire ... How would you organize resources if you had a fire?

Question

Food for thought my YC friends. What resources would you have or organize in an event of a home fire? We had one. And not much resources avaiable to us, accept a few dollars in our bank accounts, a check coming in from work, food in the food pantry and a hotel nearby. What a Christmas this has been. What must we do to survive such a senario or any kind of emergency/s? Please get your self ready . A worry friend.

We were lucky to have good home insurance. But this was not my intention. We are not qualifiying for Red Cross help. Both of us make to much money. But what I want to point out, what resource s should each one of us have in a future case of emergency? Any ideas? Thanks all who are answeirng. Your ideas will be joted down in my note book for future references. I hope never again.

Answer 1

First... I would recommend an Emergency Plan.

The whole family should know what to do in an emergency.
What to do, how to get out, where to meet, etc.

Second... An Emergency Kit

This may vary a bit, depending on what kind of disaster you are planning for, but the basics should be a flashlight, bottled water, emergency blankets etc... I recommend doing a search on such kits for more details.

Third... An Evacuation Kit -- Important papers, some extra clothing, etc.... already gathered together... and perhaps a plan on who will grab what, on the way out of the home... pictures, etc...(A home based business may need to grab an external computer harddrive, which is backed up daily, for example, or even the computer tower, or laptop)

Fourth -- CALL LIST -- important phone numbers...gather these ahead of time, and it will make your life easier, in the event of a disaster.... family members, churches, community action agencies, etc.

Be Safe!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am so sorry that this happened to you. Have you all contacted the local Red Cross, I am sure that they would help you all. In my state the Red Cross provides food, money,a place to live, and so much more. also we have many places that will help us.

Answer 4

we too had a fire. it was jan 8th 2001.were you insured? if so, you should try to get a hold of a private insurance adjuster. they grab 10% but they re well worth it bc they know the ins and outs of the insurance biz and they ll get what you re deserved not what your ins company wants to give you. good luck

Answer 5

HI
Maybe we most to think about places for childs and woman.


Thanks 4 ur answer on Y!C

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