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Upthevibe

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15. Beatlelvr.............

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:56 PM

Jan 8

Firstly, I'm so sorry for your friend.... Additionally, I'm glad she's physically okay. She'll probably be in shock for a while. That's wonderful that you were able to take her in....

I've had a "go-bag" since the '94 Northridge Quake. It's got my important papers (passport, personal business paperwork, various of my writings, etc.) right by it. I also have it close to my baglet where I keep my meds. Then in my bag I have a change of clothes, flip flops and tennis shoes, old photo albums, cash, bottles of water, crackers, a couple of other easy to eat snacks. There's probably other stuff in there that I'm forgetting.

I'm ready to grab that bag in a moments notice (but I'm a major minimalist) and go! It's heartbreaking that people have lost generations of sentimental items.

Once again, I'm so sorry about your friend...

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My friend just lost her house [View all] Beatlelvr Jan 8 OP

How horrifying! Thank goodness you're there to help her in this awful moment. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 8 #1

It's getting to the point we should all have a bug out bag. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #2

Don't forget homegirl Jan 8 #25

Yes good tips. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #26

I'm so sorry for her loss and glad she has good friends like you. LauraInLA Jan 8 #3

That sucks. I have friends in that area. awesomerwb1 Jan 8 #4

I'm so saddened to hear this SheltieLover Jan 8 #5

ALWAYS a good idea to have an emergency plan, wherever you may live JoseBalow Jan 8 #6

I stepped outside my back door about 2 hours ago. There was a helicopter circling overhead about 1/8 mile over watching in2herbs Jan 8 #7

I am sorry Lulu KC Jan 8 #8

I'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 8 #9

So very sorry. Joinfortmill Jan 8 #10

I got a great gift one year... BigmanPigman Jan 8 #11

So sorry about your friend, other posters mentioning their losses, too. electric_blue68 Jan 8 #12

I'm so sorry for your friend. This is just hideous! CousinIT Jan 8 #13

As bad as these events are, they do serve as an important reminder -- Grammy23 Jan 8 #14

This is a VERY important reminder. Life-saving, in fact. calimary Jan 8 #29

Good atuff JustAnotherGen Jan 8 #30

Years ago, I read that one should photograph/video all one's valuables, niyad Jan 8 #31

Beatlelvr............. Upthevibe Jan 8 #15

And from 206-2020 DENVERPOPS Jan 8 #16

Oh mercy! KitFox Jan 8 #17

So sorry! That has to be horrible. CaptainTruth Jan 8 #18

Oh no! Alliepoo Jan 8 #19

So sad Demovictory9 Jan 8 #20

Yikes! 2naSalit Jan 8 #21

Heartbreaking Shambala Jan 8 #22

Digitize everything you want, like personal photos and keep a copy of the files in a somewhat distant location. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 8 #23

It's devastating. My heart hurts for your friend and all those who have lost everything. IcyPeas Jan 8 #24

How Utterly Devastating BlueAllTheWay Jan 8 #27

IMPORTANT: Have her band together with others who have the same insurance MomInTheCrowd Jan 8 #28

My son and his family lost their home as well. augyboston Jan 9 #32

I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 9 #34

I am so sorry for your friend. I am glad she is safe. LoisB Jan 9 #33