Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA
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Grab-and-Go Box
- Cash or traveler's checks
- Map of area
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Emergency phone numbers
- Identification documents
- Copies of important prescriptions
- Copies of immunization records
- Medical insurance cards
- Medical care directives
- Copies of insurance policies
- Insurance company telephone numbers
- Financial information
- Back-up copies of computerized financial records
- Computer account user names and passwords
- Keys and combination to safe deposit box
- Flashdrive with backups of pictures
- Important documents (deeds, titles, wills, power of attorney, home inventory, certificates, employee benefits, proof of residence)
Evacuation Kit
- Grab-And-Go Box (see the list above)
- Portable radio and spare batteries
- Flashlight and spare batteries
- First-aid kit
- Two-week supply of medications (prescriptions and others)
- Denture needs
- Contact lens supplies and extra eye glasses
- Five to seven day supply of nonperishable, ready-to-eat foods
- Any special dietary foods and vitamins
- Can opener and utility knife
- Baby supplies
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper rolls
- Water-free hand sanitizer
- Change of clothes
- Towels, pillows, blankets
- Papers and pencils
- Needle and thread
- Signal flare and whistle
- Pet supplies
Emergency Supplies
- Five to seven day supply of water per person
- Camp stove with fuel (or BBQ grill with charcoal or propane)
- Matches or lighter
- Disposable plates and kitchen utensils
- Sanitary supplies or portable toilet
- Waterproof plastic sheeting or blue tarp with grommets
- Rope
- Bedding for each person
- Rain jackets and pants
- Sunscreen and bug repellant
- Soap and shampoo
- Cleaners, household bleach, trash bags, towelettes
- Fire extinguisher
- Pliers, tape
- Shutoff wrench for household gas and water valves
Actions to Complete Prior to Evacuation
- Fill the gas tank of your car
- Place boats on trailers and tie down
- Obtain sufficient cash
- Secure outdoor furniture and other items
- Store chemicals and fertilizers in a safe location
- Secure propane tanks
- Turn down and secure canvas awnings
- Deploy window protections
- Brace sliding glass doors
- Place folded towels on windowsills
- Check door locks
- Unplug unnecessary appliances
- Turn freezer and refrigerator to coldest setting
- Listen to local radio and TV stations
- Limit telephone usage to emergency calls only
- Shut off electricity and water
- Don't forget your evacuation kit