Although we hope you never have to evacuate your Tulsa home for rent, it never hurts to be prepared for the unexpected. In the case of a natural disaster or similar event, it’s important to be ready to go quickly, so knowing ahead of time what you need to take with you can help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure. Here are some of the most important items that you should make sure to take with you if you ever need to evacuate your house for rent in Tulsa.

Important Documents

If you’ve ever lost your ID or had to track down your social security card, you already know how important it is to keep track of certain documents and how difficult it can be not to have them on hand when you need them. Make sure to keep your important documents in a secure location in your Tulsa home for rent so that you can grab them easily if you need to evacuate. Your birth certificate, SSN card, passport, green card, and driver’s license are all examples of important documents to bring with you during an emergency evacuation.

Pets, Carriers, & Pet Food

Of course, you never want to leave your pet behind during an emergency evacuation, but it can be easier to forget the items your pet will need while away from home like their carrier, pet food, and water bowl. It may also be smart to bring their vet records with you in case you need to prove they are vaccinated or take them to a vet you haven’t visited before.

Water & Non-Perishable Food

In an emergency situation, we don’t always know where we’ll be able to find plenty of food and water. To make sure you have what you need while evacuating, bring a few bottles of water and plenty of non-perishable food that is easy to eat on the go.

Medications

If there are medications you rely on day-to-day or during a flare-up of certain symptoms (like allergy medications or EPI pens), be sure to bring them with you during an emergency evacuation. It can be challenging to get your prescriptions and even some OTC medications while you’re on the move, and many medications can be dangerous to discontinue suddenly.

Phones & Charging Cables

You’re no doubt already familiar with the inconvenience of not having a phone charger when you need one, but that inconvenience can become dangerous during an emergency situation. Be sure to bring phones and compatible charging cables with you during an evacuation. While you’re at it, if you have a portable battery, bring that with you too.

Irreplaceable Keepsakes

If you have the time and the room, it’s smart to bring any irreplaceable keepsakes with you when you evacuate your Tulsa apartment, especially in the case of a natural disaster. While these keepsakes may not be important for your survival, they can be the most painful things to lose in the unlikely scenario that your Tulsa house for rent suffers significant damage.

Those are our top items to bring with you if you ever have to evacuate your Tulsa home. If you enjoyed this post, go ahead and bookmark our blog page for easy access to future recommendations, tips, and features. You should also be sure to follow Legacy Living on Facebook so you can stay informed about all the special events, promotions, and updates about our Tulsa homes for rent.