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wizenheimer said:
by the way, this should be a wakeup call for all of us on some things we should do to 'be prepared'

* get a solid fireproof 'briefcase' and put all your essential papers in it: Titles & Deeds; Insurance Policies; Copies of vehicle registrations; last couple years of tax returns; a catalog of all your passwords and log-in data. etc. It needs to be portable of course because it will be one of the things you grab in an evacuation

* take the time to catalog all your possessions with a camera. Devices and electronics; furniture and art; clothes and closet contents; appliances; cabinetry and floor coverings; machinery; etc. Put all the pictures in a file/folder and make multiple copies, including one on a memory stick that goes in that briefcase with all your essential papers. If you have the time, you might also compile a list of model numbers for appliances, devices, and electronics, plus descriptions of other possessions

* make sure your homeowners insurance is up to date and has sufficient coverage including full new replacement of dwelling(s), out-buildings, vehicles, RV's and personal property (you might be surprised at the replacement cost for everything you own)

* make a plan. Think about if you only had 15-20 minutes to grab stuff and run, what would be the stuff you'd grab? Maybe you can consolidate some of it in one area. Think about what you can keep in your car(s) all the time in case you were suddenly living out of it for a few days...or longer. Things like a larger water container; blanket; flashlights; non-perishable food; etc.

chances are you'll never need any of this. But if you do, a few hours of effort and planning now could prevent months of misery later
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I think the top of my list is "Move out of the West Coast because fire and smoke season is going to be an annual event now."
 
Another tip: practice for a fire disaster. Set fire to your house in the middle of the night and see how fast you can get out.

barfo
 
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barfo said:
Another tip: practice for a fire disaster. Set fire to your house in the middle of the night and see how fast you can get out.

barfo
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how do you practice for an earthquake?

of course, there are some disasters you can't prepare for like your wife letting you know your mother-in-law is moving into the guest room permanently.
 
RR7 said:
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Just drove up that hill last week with my daughter to catch the sunset.....didn’t realize it was blocked and you couldn’t go all the way to the top!!!
 
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THE HCP said:
Just drove up that hill last week with my daughter to catch the sunset.....didn’t realize it was blocked and you couldn’t go all the way to the top!!!
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Did you go on Wednesday? I think it is closed every Wednesday to car traffic to the top. Otherwise, I believe it has been re-opened?
 
RR7 said:
Did you go on Wednesday? I think it is closed every Wednesday to car traffic to the top. Otherwise, I believe it has been re-opened?
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Thats just it, it was Sunday.
 
I wonder how the Trump supporters on here feel about their president not worrying about them?
President Obama has already sent out well wishes. Too bad he can’t help anymore.
 
wizenheimer said:
how do you practice for an earthquake?
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Step 1: rent a bulldozer
Step 2: run it into the side of your house, repeat as necessary

of course, there are some disasters you can't prepare for like your wife letting you know your mother-in-law is moving into the guest room permanently.
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Find old ladies, do something to make them hate you, then offer them free use of your guest room.

barfo
 
barfo said:
Another tip: practice for a fire disaster. Set fire to your house in the middle of the night and see how fast you can get out.
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This is just reinforcing bad habits.

You need to do that to the house next door and call your significant other telling them to evacuate.

Be proactive, young fella.
 
julius said:
I have a friend who is evacuated from the coast, another one who is evacuated from their new home in Estacada area, and another friend who is on the brink of evacuation at her home. My bosses daughter had to leave her home in Woodburn, and went to my bosses house. But her house is in Clackamas County, and they're in level 1 right now, potentially going to level 2.

Has there been any response from other states? the feds? All three states on the west coast are a on fire, and obviously in need of help.
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All of Clackamas county is in levels 1, 2 or 3. We are in a very secure part of Lake Oswego and we are at level 1. It seems like the end of times.
 
Lanny said:
All of Clackamas county is in levels 1, 2 or 3. We are in a very secure part of Lake Oswego and we are at level 1. It seems like the end of times.
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It's weird how Multnomah county is like "oh hey, um, we're not sure" about what levels they should be in.
 
Many towns near Detroit Lake have burned down -- at least 50-85% of the buildings are gone :sigh: The fire near Clackamas is merging with the Santiam fire to form a huge blaze that is still expanding, hope everyone is staying safe over there!
 
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