Leave promptly
- Use your planned evacuation route and follow emergency instructions.
- Take your already-packed essentials when safe; never delay escape to pack.
Wildfire & evacuation
Bag by the door. Route already planned.
Prepare the things you can carry and the people you need to reach. Leave promptly when instructed, or earlier if you feel unsafe.
Think through the first stepsHour 0–1 Hour 1–24 Day 2–3
The first 72 hours start with a plan.
Use this as a planning outline. Follow current local instructions during an emergency; the stages are not a countdown or an all-clear.
Reconnect
- Let your designated contact know you are safe.
- Keep medicines, documents, drinking water and charging supplies accessible.
Follow the return guidance
- Wait until officials say it is safe to return.
- Check the needs of everyone travelling with you, including pets.
What this gear will not do
Every item here supports carrying or organizing ordinary essentials. None is sold as wildfire shelter, smoke protection or fire-resistant escape equipment. For a fire inside your home, leave immediately and follow emergency services guidance.
Fill the gaps in your plan
Gear for the job.
Choose only what fits your situation. Products are sold individually unless a kit's contents say otherwise.
A ready-made starting point
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Review the kit's exact contents before choosing. Food, drinking water, medicines and personal essentials must be planned separately.
See the exact contents →
Before you choose.
Should I stop to fill a bag when there is a fire?
No. Pack before an emergency. An escape route and prompt evacuation take priority over collecting belongings.
Where can I check shipping and returns?
Read our shipping and returns terms for destinations, delivery information and 45-day returns.
Read the official guidance.
Sources guide the preparedness information. They do not certify or endorse Watchtower products.
No customer reviews have been published for these scenario plans.