ROCKVILLE, MD — (Marketwire) — 08/27/12 — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) suggests that individuals evacuating due to Tropical Storm Isaac gather these items to take with them:
Health & homeowners insurance policies, wills, passports, other critical papers (store in a plastic, zip-type bag to keep dry)
Family photos, jewelry & irreplaceable mementos
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, cash, prescriptions and medications
Canned goods, can opener, peanut butter, protein bars, 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
Waterproof matches, butane lighter, small fire extinguisher
Radio, extra batteries, GPS
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, lip balm, antacids), glasses
Clothing – long pants/shirts/gym clothes for sleeping/rain poncho, walking/working shoes, extra underwear and socks, jackets/sweaters
Sleeping bags, air mattresses, folding chairs
Laptop computer, cell phone, chargers & car chargers
Children–s games & activities
Before you leave:
Take photos of every room in the house
Put away important papers and items in a water-proof container
Back up computers
Fully charge computers and cell phones and other critical electronics
“Residents should consider what they would need access to if they had to leave their home or business for several weeks,” said RIA President Sam Bergman, CR. “RIA members know from experience how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected.”
More disaster tips and what to do before and after a flooding emergency can be found on the RIA website at under the “consumers” link at the bottom of the home page.
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: .
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Patricia L. Harman
Director of Standards & Communications
Restoration Industry Association
Cell: 410.456.3700
Office: 301.231.6505