Family Vehicle Evacuation Checklist
When the clock is ticking and your family has to evacuate by vehicle, this checklist helps you load fast, stay organized, and avoid missing critical items.
Use this as a packing guide before an evacuation and as a double-check at the vehicle before you roll out.
Assign one person as the Loadmaster to call out and confirm sections.
1. People, ID & Pets
- All household members at the vehicle CRITICAL
- Mobility devices loaded (wheelchair, walker, cane) HIGH
- Medication (3–7 days) CRITICAL
- Glasses/contacts HIGH
- Wallets, IDs, licenses CRITICAL
- Copies: insurance, deeds, medical info HIGH
- Cash, small bills HIGH
- Pets, carriers, leashes, food HIGH
If time is short, confirm this tile before starting the engine.
2. Vehicle Readiness & Fuel
- Fuel tank topped off CRITICAL
- Spare key accessible HIGH
- Tires checked HIGH
- Spare tire/jack/wrench HIGH
- Oil, coolant, washer fluid MOD
- Fuel cans (if legal) MOD
- Basic tool kit MOD
- Jumper cables or jump pack HIGH
Aim to keep half a tank as your everyday minimum fuel level.
3. Survival Kits, Water & Food
- Vehicle survival kit CRITICAL
- Regional car kit (desert, winter, urban) HIGH
- Trauma/first aid kit CRITICAL
- Flashlights/headlamps HIGH
- 1 gallon per person/day CRITICAL
- Non-perishable foods HIGH
- Water filter/purifier HIGH
- Utensils/stove MOD
Don’t overload your vehicle beyond safe limits; weight affects braking and handling.
4. Clothing, Shelter & Warmth
- Shoes/boots HIGH
- Weather outer layer HIGH
- Spare socks/underwear MOD
- Blankets/sleeping bags HIGH
- Tarp + cordage MOD
- Hats/gloves MOD
Pack at least one complete weather-appropriate outfit plus layers per person.
5. Navigation, Communications & Intel
- Printed maps HIGH
- Marked alternate routes HIGH
- Compass MOD
- Charged phones + cable CRITICAL
- Power banks HIGH
- GMRS/FRS radios HIGH
- Written contacts HIGH
Have a simple, written comms plan: who you check in with, how often, and by what method.
6. Tools, Security & Recovery Gear
- Knife/cutting tool HIGH
- Tool roll (pliers/screwdrivers) MOD
- Tow strap MOD
- Gloves/safety glasses MOD
- Road flares/triangles HIGH
- Fire extinguisher HIGH
- Hi-vis vest MOD
Keep heavier tools low and centered in the vehicle to protect handling.
7. Comfort, Hygiene & Morale
- Toiletries MOD
- Sanitizer/wipes MOD
- Trash/zip bags MOD
- Kids’ activities OPT
- Notebook + pens OPT
- Comfort snacks OPT
A few low-bulk comfort items can dramatically reduce family stress in traffic or shelters.
8. Final Walk-Through Before You Roll
- Confirm critical items (people, meds, IDs, cash, kits, water) CRITICAL
- Secure home (doors/windows) if safe HIGH
- Adjust utilities if appropriate MOD
- Share route & ETA with a trusted contact HIGH
- Final sweep around vehicle for gear, pets, people CRITICAL
Run this final tile the same way every time — repetition builds speed under stress.
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