Mistakes to avoid during an evacuation
Why make these mistakes?
In an emergency, mistakes can be costly. Recognizing these classic mistakes will enable you to avoid them, react quickly and effectively, and best protect yourself and your family.
❌ 1. Failure to prepare an evacuation bag
– In an emergency, you won’t have time to gather the essentials. And even if you’re lucky enough to keep your wits about you, you’ll make the mistake of either putting on too much or too little.
A ready-to-use bag like Evakit considerably reduces the time needed for safe evacuation. When we receive it, we take the time to discover it together, and set up procedures. It couldn’t be simpler, faster or more complete.
❌ 2. Return indoors after evacuating
– The major risk is being trapped inside or exposed to new dangers.
– In the event of a major oversight, inform the emergency services as soon as they arrive.
❌ 3. ignore official alerts
– Strictly following official instructions limits unnecessary risks.
– Always keep a reliable means of communication (radio from your Evakit, telephone).
❌ 4. Poor management of essential documents
– In an evacuation situation, your documents (identity, insurance, property, health records) will be essential.
– On receipt of your Evakit, we’ll guide you through our procedure to prepare everything you need.
❌ 5. Neglecting specific needs
– Always consider personal medications, the needs of children, the elderly and pets.
– Plan enough food, water and minimum comfort for your family’s needs (see our emergency solutions based on the composition of your family unit, as well as our available options).
❌ 6. Waiting too long to evacuate
– As soon as evacuation is recommended or ordered, don’t waste any time.
– Waiting could worsen the situation or make evacuation impossible.
❌ 7. Lack of family training
– Carry out practical exercises to identify the weak points in your plan.
– Familiarize each family member with the tasks and responsibilities involved.
IN SUMMARY:
For a successful evacuation, prepare your Evakit by following our procedure, scrupulously respect official instructions, never return home once you’re out, efficiently manage your essential documents and specific needs, evacuate immediately when necessary and practice with your family.
An error-free evacuation is a prepared evacuation!
