ICE FAQs

Evacuation Checklist

The ICE Cube has a place for you to create your customized evacuation checklist. Suggested topics that should be included are shown on the ICE Cube and included below.

In addition to this checklist, be sure to complete the Property Information page that allows you to store photos and descriptions of your property. If you home does get damaged, this page will help you document your possessions for the insurance company.

Evacuation Orders

Regardless of the area of the country in which you live, law enforcement has the responsibility and obligation to restrict access to any area where you health or safety is at risk including flooding, storms, fires, earthquakes, accidents, or other disasters. Evacuation instructions should be followed immediately for your own safety and so responding personnel can focus on the emergency at hand.

Evacuation Checklist

Prepare a written checklist before it's needed:

Medications	Your normal medications and dosages.
Valuables	Jewelry, original artwork, and other irreplaceable items. If the volume is greater than what you can fit into your vehicle, limit what you should take.
Important papers	Insurance policies, wills, stock certificates, passports, etc.
Photos	Family, friends, and personal photo that cannot be replaced.
Clothing & toiletries	At least a three changes of clothes. More can be purchased if necessary.
Cell phone	Communication with others is important. Add a personal phone book if not already programmed.
Route map	Emergency personnel may determine your route but be aware of at least two exit roads from your neighborhood.
Family pets	Don't forget to take Fido or Fluffy. They will not be able to survive without you! Pack a couple of days of their food.

If evacuation is immanent

Evacuation checklist	Locate your custom checklist and place the items in your vehicle.
Vehicle staging	Park your vehicle facing outward and carry your keys with you.
Family pets	Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
Large animals	Move your horses and other large animals before an evacuation order is given.
Water	Place connected garden hoses and buckets of water around the house.
Propane	Move BBQ appliances and other propane tanks away from structures.
Clothing	Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, heavy shoes, cap, goggles, or glasses. Leave the flip-flops in the closet.
Windows, doors	Close all windows. Close heavy draperies. Turn on the lights. Turn off the air conditioner and furnace.
Radio, TV	Turn on the news broadcasts.
Telephone	Stay off the phone unless necessary. A Reverse 9-1-1 call may need to get through.