Restoration Industry Association Provides Evacuation Checklist for Residents Affected by Hurricane Earl

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) suggests that individuals evacuating due to the pending hurricane gather these items to take with them:

• Health & homeowners insurance policies, wills, passports, other critical papers
• Family photos, jewelry & irreplaceable mementos
• Disposable camera, digital camera, video camera
• Digital inventory CD of house and printout of contents
• Paper & pen, address book, emergency phone numbers (family, hospital, physicians)
• Wallet, checkbook, credit cards and cash
• Canned goods, can opener, peanut butter, protein bars, bouillon cubes, M.R.E.s, baby food
• Bottled water (1/2 gallon per person), water purification tablets
• Sharp knife, duct tape, electrical tape, small shovel, rope, work gloves, fix-a-flat for tires, tarps, dust masks, small toolbox, all-purpose tool
• Water proof matches, butane lighter, small fire extinguisher
• Transistor radio, batteries
• Candles, flashlights
• Pet food and supplies
• Toiletries – toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, feminine products, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, trash bags
• First aid kit, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, vitamins, general remedies (cold, flu, allergies, chap stick, antacids), glasses
• Clothing – long pants/shirts/gym clothes for sleeping/rain poncho, walking/working shoes, extra underwear and socks, jackets/sweaters
• Sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, folding chairs
• Laptop computer, cell phone, chargers & car chargers
• Medication & prescriptions
• Extra batteries
• Maps
• Children's games, deck of cards

"While this list of is not all-inclusive, it provides a good starting point under very difficult circumstances," said RIA President, Frank Headen, CR, WLS, CMH. "RIA members know from experience how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected."

More disaster tips and what to do after a flooding emergency can be found on the RIA website at www.restorationindustry.org under the "consumers" link.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has member firms worldwide. RIA provides leadership and promotes best practices through advocacy, standards and professional qualifications for the restoration industry. More information is available on the RIA website: www.restorationindustry.org.

SOURCE Restoration Industry Association