What are some possible emergencies that would require evacuation or sheltering in place?

Question

I live in an area that is extremely unlikely to be hit by floods, hurricanes or wildfires. What are some other reasons that would require emergency preparedness or evacuation. Asking because it may influence how I prepare for the "just in case". Looking for the obvious I may have missed as well as more far-fetched-never-thought-of-that before type stuff. Possible events and stuff to stash away is helpful. Also what are some good survivalist/preparedness websites?

Answer 1

terrorist attack
tsunami
criminal rampage (massive jail break, etc.)
chemical spill or release (train derailment, gas line break,etc.)
tornado
earthquake (you'd be suprised who is at risk for this)
Avelanche or Blizzard.

The most important things to stash are: Non-perishable foods (and something to open them with/eat them), blankets, water, a battery operated radio, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, and RX medications.

Find out who your office of emergency managment is or local emergency planning commitee. They have local resources information in most cases. I bet you can Google them.

Good Luck, - Esmeralda

Answer 2

Tornadoes and blizzards come to mind. Also earthquakes, industrial spills either from a train wreck or on a highway, meltdown at a nuke plant, terrorist attack...
Lots of things COULD come up that in all likelihood may never be an issue