FIRE PRONE

For the last 2 days we've been under the cloud literally of lightening storms coming up from Northern California. We had over 2,500 strikes last night alone here in the Rogue and Applegate Valley that sparked 9 fires and counting. So we asked ourselves, knowing what we know (that we live in the fire prone foothills) what could we do to be ready? We might only have 15 minutes to get out. 

So we're packing for a trip that we hope we don't have to take!  

Pets: Water, easy open food and kibble, bowls, a litter box and a bag of litter, cat carrier at the ready. 
Checks, cash, account numbers, our daytimers, important papers
Toiletries to keep us comfortable. Supplements and medications
Clothing for at least 3-4 days
Outerwear and sleepwear, shoes
Our dance bag (contains expensive dance shoes) and some dance clothes
All Jack's special built speedometer tools and his extensive notes in binders
Camera, computer
A few framed photos and mementos

So I've been making a pile on the guest bedroom bed of all that stuff so we can just grab it and go. 
We remember the Oakland Hills (Jack's cousin lost his home in that one) or the Paradise fire in 2008. Our situation is no different 
The forecast: More storms predicted today through Sunday and even beyond! We'll just be very lucky if we don't have to evacuate.