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Think fast: What would you take?

I live in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
Pandemics, riots, rain, no rain, economic turmoil, comets...
Now we have devastating fires. 
One of my audio buddies is waiting in an evacuation center, awaiting the horrible news that he's lost his home. A couple others are at level 2 ready to abandon their homes. These guys are the best audiophile guys you could ever hope to have around. You probably know them.
With light rain in the forecast (Monday), I feel fairly safe.
But, I have collected one small suit case, just in case. My car will be loaded with camping gear. A photo album. Maybe a friend or 2.
Of the items in my listening room, I know I can't take any equipment. Maybe a couple Lps? No, I could replace those. 
So, I ask you: What would you take?
Hopefully, you'll never be in such a situation.
oregon
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mapman
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Having never been in a situation like that it’s hard to say but in general I would take as much of the things that are most valuable and important that can’t be easily replaced as possible.  I would also keep an eye on the news and do anything possible to protect my property in advance like do whatever possible to clear combustible things like tree branches shrubs etc.    
If there is water available I would use what I can to keep the area around my house wet and less prone to burn.    
Of course some situations are beyond our control.  Heed warnings and be sure to not take unneeded risks.  Objects are replaceable but people are not. 
Hoping for the best!  🙏
audition__audio
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I am not sure that what miller is saying is entirely political but more a commentary on the state of affairs in our country and those most responsible for this condition. For the record I am not a liberal and in fact far from it, but to suggest that the rhetoric coming from the other side of the aisle doesnt fuel the fire is absurd. 


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mapman
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https://reset.me/story/conquering-blind-rage-how-to-find-healthy-ways-to-express-your-anger/
glupson
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Audio-related, I would take my Walkman (it is loaded with all the music I have), a few pairs of earphones/headphones, and two or three transistor radios with a bunch of fresh batteries. Otherwise, things that nonoise and a number of others mentioned.

"Never was any reason to quarantine..."


Says the man who shook like a leaf on the tree when it all started.

"These aren’t passive events. We aren’t helpless victims..."

millercarbon,

Have some respect for those who were active while you were screaming from under the rock.

Some of your kind were trying to help those affected, pushing machines from room to room, pushing plates under and from under the helpless victims. You hid.

Allow some dignity for those on these incomplete lists. Do it in silence, please.

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/927976

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/85867
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uberwaltz
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Just to be clear here
Audio is one of the last things that would enter my head in that situation.
All material possessions that can be replaced, your life cannot.
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