Specific evacuation procedures will differ by location and by the disaster. Contact your local community heads for local evacuation plans. Keeping emergency supplies in a car is a good idea. In the event of flood, you will probably have time to get your emergency supplies out of the car. Another idea is to put backpacks or suitcases filled with emergency supplies near an exit of your home where they can be easily picked up on your way out.
Backpacks are a favorite way to store emergency items.
A backpack with emergency items for each member of the family is an easy way to prepare. It is wise to keep whatever items you would need to survive for at least three days. Different people have prepared many different lists of essential items with differing opinions as to what is essential. This article will give some basic suggestions. It can be modified to suit your needs.