21-08-2005 09:31									#1
	In case of Disaster in ur home Got spare money?

In case of a disaster what would you grab trying to escape ur home.
We just had a fire class and were told of the escape exits u need to have for u and ur family. I am like for god sake we live on the 2nd floor there is no escape route besides jumping out of the window. We have no fire escape. For me id grab a few sheets my kids and husband and throw our cats out the window if they are in the room we are in. How bout you??

	21-08-2005 09:35									#2
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I'd take a pretty rosary that I got for my confirmation. It's small, easy to carry, and it goes with me everywhere I go. Of course I live out in the country, so it's not as difficult to get out of the house, and we don't need to worry about fire escapes.

	21-08-2005 09:35									#3
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Anyone that's inside... aside from that, nothing. It's just material junk. Well, alright, I would take my potter's wheel if it didn't weigh a ton.


Why would you take sheets?

	21-08-2005 09:35									#4
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depends on disaster. Raging fire? Nothing. Or maybe my computer.

	21-08-2005 09:36									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Ben Kenobi I'd take a pretty rosary that I got for my confirmation. It's small, easy to carry, and it goes with me everywhere I go. Of course I live out in the country, so it's not as difficult to get out of the house.

What makes you think that? Fire doesn't burn any slower in the country.

	21-08-2005 09:38									#6
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I don't need to jump out of the window to get out of my house.

	21-08-2005 09:38									#7
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id grab sheets to climb out the windows so as we dont jump to our broken legs

	21-08-2005 09:41									#8
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My cat, and if time, the momentos from my grandparents.

	21-08-2005 09:44									#9
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Cats would be the last thing I'd grab, all you have to do is open the door and they'd bail on you anyway.

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	21-08-2005 09:45									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Ben Kenobi I don't need to jump out of the window to get out of my house.

Yes, you'd just need to walk through a raging fire. A window to jump out of during a fire is actually a blessing. Being in a bungalow doesn't really mean you'll have a less difficult time escaping from a fire.

quote: id grab sheets to climb out the windows so as we dont jump to our broken legs

I don't think that's a realistic plan for a fire. It's not likely that you would have the time to tie the sheets together and climb down. If anything, tossing pillows or something out first would probably be the best bet if you've got small children, otherwise it's best to just jump. (assuming we're tlaking second story)

	21-08-2005 09:47									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Pekka depends on disaster. Raging fire? Nothing. Or maybe my computer.

Lets say its a fire pekka

	21-08-2005 09:49									#12
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quote: Yes, you'd just need to walk through a raging fire. A window to jump out of during a fire is actually a blessing. Being in a bungalow doesn't really mean you'll have a less difficult time escaping from a fire.

Maybe I happen to live on the first floor, near the front door. Why does this thread bother you so much General Ludd?

	21-08-2005 09:54									#13
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Sorry GL but if the fire was in my living room the only window we have is in the bed room and out that window is a pile of rocks and stuff and since i have a king size mattress it might be better and faster to tie the sheets then try to fold the mattress and get it out the window

	21-08-2005 09:54									#14
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Ok in case of fire.. well, I see what I can save and when I have to stop saving stuff. Computer. I don't have anything else, so it was easy. Done.

	21-08-2005 09:55									#15
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In case of a fire, I'd grab my high school diploma and my college diploma. And my two books "The 48 Laws of Power" and the "47 Ronin".

My sister never graduated high school nor college, and the two books mean more to me than normal.

	21-08-2005 09:56									#16
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My cigarettes, I wouldn't want them to fall prey to the flames.

	21-08-2005 09:57									#17
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Mrs. Tuberski - get yourself one of those emergency hook ladders that you can use out of your window. Seriously. You never know when something like that can happen, they are not that expensive, and you have kids. Do you have a fire extinguisher? If you've read my posts, you'll understand why I take not being prepared for fires a little bit more seriously than your average person.

	21-08-2005 10:00									#18
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(and my picture of my grandmother in my wallet).


I'd just throw my mattress out of the window and try and aim for it when I jump out. Fortunately, I'm not too far off the ground. But my diploma's, the book, and the pic of my grandma are things I don't want to lose.

	21-08-2005 10:08									#19
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well i aint even sure that id be dressed other then my pjs and id get the kids out first and thenthe cats if time id try to save what i could that wont break by thrwoing it out the window
no shawmcc i dont have a fire extingusher or a ladder but i will look in to that thanks for the tips

	21-08-2005 10:10									#20
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quote: And my two books "The 48 Laws of Power" and the "47 Ronin".

That's cool. I haven't read either of them.

	21-08-2005 10:15									#21
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Aside from the wife, the cats, and if time, the bottom half of my computer.

	21-08-2005 10:30									#22
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While I would love to grab my computer in time, realistically I would just get myself out of the house, and my girlfriend if she wasn't already out too. Maybe my wallet.

	21-08-2005 10:34									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Ben Kenobi That's cool. I haven't read either of them.

Both are really good. 48 Laws of Power is nonfiction, but its not one of those too-preachy books. 47 Ronin shows the loyalty of the samurai and lengths to which some men go through for vengeance...or justice.

	21-08-2005 10:37									#24
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I'd have lots of books, I would love to take, but they can all be replaced. This rosary can't, and is really special to me.

	21-08-2005 11:02									#25
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	21-08-2005 12:09									#26
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my dog. Everything else is worthless. I always wonder so often I hear about house fires in my city, and they say the humans get out alive. They almost always do. But so often I hear the pets die. It saddens me to think of a family pet dying in such a way.

Yeah I realize the pet is probably scared, and won't come when you order it too. But I'd have no choice, but to pick up my dog (she is 50 pounds) and carry her out.

	21-08-2005 12:38									#27
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I forgot to mention my gun. I'd grab that too.

	21-08-2005 12:52									#28
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do they still make those window ladders?

slip it over the sill, climb down...then jump

maybe a fire resistant safe for important items, just toss it out

I have all valuables photoed with descriptions on a disk, and then gave a copy to my insurance agent

	21-08-2005 13:12									#29
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I think I'd probably grab UR and get him to safety.

	21-08-2005 13:19									#30
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Then go Poly. Make big thread.