I just checked out a book from the library called The survival guide, what to do in a biological, chemical, or nuclear emergency by Angelo Acquista, M.D. And I'm considering putting an evacuation kit (BOB) together.

According to this book, if you live near a nuclear power plant you should contact the power plant directly to obtain the emergency and evacuation plan.

I also noted that you should remove your clothes and shoes, seal them in double plastic bags and leave them outside before entering shelter if possible.

Here's the Evacuation kit as recommended by The American Red Cross in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from that book:

• Emergency preparedness manual;
• 3-day supply of food and water;
• Bedding;
• Extra clothing (full-body coverage);
• Sturdy boots or shoes;
• First-aid kit and manual;
• Essential items for people with special needs (e.g., infants elderly, disabled);
• Essential medications you are currently taking (e.g., insulin, heart medication);
• Hygiene supplies;
• Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water; (we substitute this with Katadyn mp1 tablets here)
• Mess kits or paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils;
• Manual can opener;
• Utility knife;
• Toilet paper, towelettes;
• Sealable plastic bags;
• Soap, liquid detergent;
• Cash or traveler's checks, change, and credit cards;
• Important family documents in a waterproof container;
• Battery-powered radio and extra batteries, or hand-crank radio;
• Flashlight and extra batteries;
• Shovel and other useful tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers);
• Maps (regional for evacuation and local for finding public evacuation shelters.);
• Tire repair kit and pump;
• Booster cables;
• Flares;
• Short rubber hose for siphoning.

Frankie