Scenario overview
Short-notice evacuation
Short-notice evacuation planning starts with documents, medication, pets and family meeting points. Keep decisions written down before stress rises.
Before it happens
- Choose one household place for items related to documents, medication, pets and family meeting points.
- Write down contacts, meeting points and medication needs.
- Check local alert channels and keep the plan visible.
During the disruption
- Keep children, elderly people and pets close to the household plan.
- Use supplies gradually and keep phones available for essential contact.
- Follow official instructions before taking unnecessary movement.
Afterwards
- Note what was used, missing or hard to find.
- Restock calmly and update the family plan while details are fresh.
Avoid
- Do not rely on one phone or one contact method.
- Do not ignore local authority alerts.
- Do not wait until the last minute to gather documents.
Small checklist
- Water
- Food
- Light
- Power bank
- Documents