We recently had a fire in the town where I live. 250 homes were burned and people, with the high winds fanning the blaze, had minutes to flee.
Let’s say everyone is safe (including the pets). What would you grab and save?
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A few months ago there was a fire not too far from here & I could see the flames for many hours. At that time I got myself mentally ready to flee if the winds changed. I put all of my photo albums together in one place, was ready to take the computer, external hard drives & dvds where I had stored other photos, pictures on the walls & artwork. Too many thinks were scattered far & wide in the house! It was a real eye-opener
I’d save my photos, my hard drive and my cd backups. But, it’s true. Everything is not as organized as I would like. Right now, all my photos are at my mom’s and I wouldn’t be able to get to them. Ideally, I would like to have digital and hard copies of everything and have an extra set stored with someone else, including possible online. Off course, the time to back up everything is what I am lacking.
Hmmmmm, certainly makes me think! Mostly think that I haven’t ever thought that question through before and I’m not prepared very well. Gee thanks Scott, another BIG list to tackle! đ I guess computer, pictures, my Enagic machine… underwear maybe. I gotta think some more.
Good comments everyone!
Genene mentioned that it seems like a big project… but it can be a little project of just starting with some major priority photos like:
1. Your BEST wedding photos
2. Ancestors
3. BEST kid’s photos…
and leave the rest for when you have more time.
Get the photos in a cheap Walmart acid free archival album (Pioneer makes a good one)and keep the albums where you can find them.
If you have a bunch of albums, store them together in a Tupperware tub with a lid (NOT a cardboard box!). That’ll make quick removal from the house easy.
Good comments about duplications. more on that later…
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Had no idea about this… thanks
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My iPhone, socks, bag (which is always prepared for theese situations) and my guitar :)….
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Hey Tupperware Lady,
You should talk to me about some of the really great uses of Tupperware products for archival storage and emergency preparedness. You represent a great product.
Love your site and its given me some ideas for our wedding business. Wedding pictures are so important and people need to be informed on how to protect and save them if there is a disaster. Great post. Thanks. I suppose your book is full of good ideas…
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Thank you for good suggestions. Will continue to come back to blog.
ken @ Sharp Electronic Organizer
Comment: This is some great information. I live in Sacramento California and we are constantly being told that the next major disaster is going to happen here. It’s good to be prepared.
Ken,
Thanks for coming by the blog and leaving your comment. I try to continually put on new and interesting stories from the daily happenings in our lab. Tells others about it.
Scott
I’ve got photos, passports, kids school work… I suppose the usual. I’d sure hate to loose those things. Thanks for the info. I’m going to check out your book.
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Thank you very much
Thanks !! Very helpful post! I’ll get the book.
Just like Adrienne, considering that every loved one is safe, I will save the photo albums (from my own kiddie albums up to the present family albums, everything)!
Ashley,
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Btw, If you want to grab your photo albums in case you have to run from a disaster, keep them in an easy to grab container. Perhaps a large tub from Walmart or something similar? The tub will also add some protection from water.
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How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster
Sup Everyone. I am new here. I’ve been browsing around this board for a few weeks as a guest. I found it has helped me allot. I’d save a pile of personal correspondence and love letters. There’s also some creative writing, drawings and stuff that I’d be REALLY sad to loose. If I lost them, it’d set me back decades.
Thank You.
We live in earthquake country but have fires too. Thanks for the post and I’m going to get my family photos ready to go.
We live in earthquake country and this post will help me allot.
Follow your blog as usual, great article
Thanks for contributing Andrienne. I agree with you and the photo albums. Making it a part of your business is genius! Sign up now for free preservation tips at the top of the home page.