Comments on: What would you take?

By: Lisa McGlaun

Lisa McGlaun — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:51:54 +0000

This has been such a heartbreaking situation. To answer your question – I would take my animals (two cats and a dog), my laptop and photo albums, important ID, a few clothes, and a quilt that my mother made when she was a little girl.

By: Laoch

Laoch — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:09:09 +0000

Interesting question. Can I take more than I can carry?

By: MotherPie

MotherPie — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:36:45 +0000

I’ve been too busy with class to turn on the tv. Your numbers were interesting… I’ve not been paying attention. A tornado once hit our area… I was most concerned for our dog and our photos.

By: Gandalfe

Gandalfe — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:55:40 +0000

Darla, I’m with you. Why wait until the last moment. My cousin and her hubby have been evacuated.

Mary-Anne, in these days of men bashing your plan to take your husband just made me laugh. Thanks.

Dad sent this link to a very telling photo: http://contentzdnet.com/2346-9595_22-171828.html

By: Darla

Darla — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:10:29 +0000

Don’t wait for that 10-15 minute notice. If there is even the slightest chance the fire will head your direction, go ahead and pack. Take clothes and bottled water if you have it. I’d be calling that guy I saw on Good Morning America a couple of months ago that has invented a way to protect your house from this type of fire.

By: mary-anne

mary-anne — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:06:41 +0000

I would take my hubby for sure, my health card, my bank card, and my photo album as it holds a lot of memories and also has a printed out list of my friends phone numbers in it as well as my on line email friends addy’s

I know we had a flood last year and much of the stuff we could replace ( thanks insurance) but some of the pictures of my kids when they were real small we could not save.

Travel light and get as far away from the danger as possible.

And don’t forget to thank a fireman

By: Cilicious

Cilicious — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:43:28 +0000

Because of the possibility of hurricanes, we’re always *sort of* prepared.

My list pretty much echoes that of everyone else:the dog, the cat, important documents/passports. Sure, the computer would be tempting, as would other personal property. But in 15 minutes?!

We used to worry about winter weather,the driving on snow and ice, etc, now it’s hurricane season (though it is admittedly been quiet).
Everything is a trade-off.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:30:12 +0000

Elaine, it is very sad for the families who have lost homes. I’m with you, though… The fires and mudslides don’t sound appealing for me. I don’t like tornadoes, but I think I’ll stick with what I know, you know??

I guess it depends on what a person holds important, as to what thing they will bring with them at times like these. As for me, I would definitely grab my kids and Rob , and probably diapers and necessities for the baby. Probably important papers… I have to say, though… Computers don’t come cheap, and I go to college online. If I already had the kids out, I would be tempted to bring my puter, too… Class goes on, whether I’m there or not… I can see how taking a computer would seem odd to some, but who knows what some people have to do on their computers.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:35:45 +0000

Rhea & Matthew – I think our pets are an essential for so many people, leaving them behind is unthinkable.
Footprints – yes Moms, babies, the elderly, hospitals, nursing homes that had to be evacuated is so sad. Fortunately CA seems very prepared at handling a disaster of this magnitude. I hope your cousin remains safe.
Paula – I can only imagine the fear of those living close to the fires. I guess many already have thought about “what to take” and have it packed ready to go if need be. I wish you well….be safe.
Ottavio - let’s just hope the exodus ends soon and the winds stop. Thank you for your well wishes from Australia. About blogrush, I just added it today so have no opinion as of yet. About your blog being denied…it certainly cannot be the content. I thought I read it’s only offered in the US at this stage of development. Don’t hold me to that though will have to go back and check. Will let you know.

By: Ottavio - American Interests

Ottavio - American Interests — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:28:43 +0000

My heart goes out to all those affected. It’s front page news on all our papers and web news portals … An exodus not seen since Katrina!

Off topic: I notice you have a blogrush widget, how is it going with this? I attempted to register my American Interests blog a week ago but it was declined. My blog does not meet the strict quality guidelines. I was told to :

1. Re-register in 30 days after taking steps to improve the quality of the blog and

2. Remove the widget from my blog.

I sent an email on two occasions stating that in fact the blog does meet all the Quality Guidelines & Criteria as noted on the terms of service page, but they have not replied …

Go figure?