The house is burning,family and pet out.What would you grab leaving?
@amadeo (111948)
United States
November 11, 2016 3:04pm CST
Good afternoon and a quiet one here.
I have a question for you.
If your house was on fire and all the family ,pets are out of the house.
What would be the first thing to grab when you leave.
Never gave this a thought.which tells me that I need to keep my papers,bank account and investment in a metal case.With all this information your going to need it.I remember in Oklahoma in one of our visit.We had a tornado warning.
The person that we stayed with.The first thing that she had was a strong box of her papers,plus cash.I never think of this.But going to put this in mind.
So what is the first thing that you grab leaving your house fire.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
11 Nov 16
I have the fire-proof metal case ready. I would grab that, my purse, my laptop and my eighteen year old fern. I know it's just a plant but it's been with me a long time :))
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@susiecat7 I got to get one of those.fire proof metal case.Thank you
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
11 Nov 16
@jstory07 - Have to have it :)
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@jstory07 (135092)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Nov 16
@amadeo See even @suziecat7 wants her laptop.
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@sabtraversa (13097)
• Italy
11 Nov 16
My purse, my ID and health cards are there. Then I will need something for scaveng... Oh wait, that's only a house on fire, not a zombie apocalypse. Purse comes first, and it is easy to get hopefully.
In the same room I can grab my laptop, my mobile phone and the piggy bank. Then I'm done. 
I will think of a metal case too, by the way. 
I will think of a metal case too, by the way. 3 people like this
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@sabtraversa Meta case is fine.I was thinking of your country men in the earthquake there.
I can imagine if they can find any important papers etc.Something people do not talk about?
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@sabtraversa (13097)
• Italy
11 Nov 16
@amadeo Exactly, they often tell of vultures/jackals stealing from the ruins but no mention about documents or important papers.
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@sabtraversa (13097)
• Italy
12 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH I'm also one of the youngest of myLot, no wonder I'm a natural beauty. 
There is a lipgloss and an eye pencil in the purse though.
There is a lipgloss and an eye pencil in the purse though. 
@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
11 Nov 16
My purse and any photo albums or pictures that were close by and easy to grab on the way out
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe Not sure if can handle the photo album.Have so many.I probably trip over something.
But the most important will be family album.
Someone here comment that she has a fireproof safe.Which is a good idea.
Never thought of it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
12 Nov 16
@amadeo yes I agree. I know my mom had one. I should get one as well.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Nov 16
yes my purse first and what photo case was near
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Nov 16
@amadeo just trying to work through the loss of my companion. my little coco dear
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@bunnybon7 it has been awhile seeing you.are things okay there?
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@connierebel (1557)
• United States
11 Nov 16
I'd grab my camera, and my backup external drive that I have all my photos on, and if I had time, my laptop. There's also a statue and relic of St. Sebastian, my favorite saint, that I'd stuff in the camera bag on my way out. My important papers are in a fireproof safe, so I wouldn't be as worried about that.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@connierbel that is a good idea there.Fireproof safe.A splendid.Good for you.
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
11 Nov 16
My phone because I'd like to avoid having to get a new one. At least for a while. My ID and debit cards can easily be replaced (another reason to grab the phone) and my important papers are safe in a fireproof box.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Nov 16
@cupkitties good for you.Now people are talking about fireproof metal case.I got to look into this.
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Nov 16
My bike, I guess. I really have anything. I' m as minimal as it gets.
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@PurnaSharma (2557)
• Guwahati, India
12 Nov 16
Ofcourse insurance papers of my house and property to do claim as they will got burnt.
@sallypup (58326)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Nov 16
We had a very real fire scare last year. My hubby was mad cause I ran out with my computer and not his. Thank God we came back to an intact house. So much to grab and most of it precious! One of our cats hid under my bed. I worried about him all that night as I tried to sleep in a town motel.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Nov 16
I have a fire-proof strong box that I would grab; along with my wallet and car keys; all of which are within 5-feet of the front door @amadeo .
@Poppylicious (11133)
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12 Nov 16
Photos. Irreplaceables, such as my vintage dolls or perfume bottles.
And a coat in case it's cold outside. *grin*
Important documents can be scanned into a Dropbox account {or similar}, which reminds me that I must do this. You wouldn't have the originals, but at least you'd have copies of everything, which would save time.
@Nihil90 (343)
• Indore, India
12 Nov 16
My diary: That is my real wealth. I think I will sound cheesy, but that is the only worthwhile thing that I believe I have. It's as if I'll rescue myself if I can take away that diary. There's lot of stuff there, you know lol. Then comes my laptop and smartphone, the insurance papers. I think I'll let everything else burn down even if have time.
