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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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daddog
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Thank you Tomic601.  I feel very fortunate.  We do not know what started the fire, only that we had been having wicked east winds (45mph+ and hot and dry) for a couple of days.  The canyon behind our property was being logged but I don't believe the loggers had been there for days, at least I did not hear any saws running earlier.  

There are not even any residences nearby.  But I could guess; dry lighting.  Like in California where I read that they had 15,000 strikes in the last month (or something, assuming I got my facts right).  It's nutty.
oregon OP
811 posts
 
Daddog,
 Good to hear "all is good". Hang in there.

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uberwaltz
13,381 posts
 
All political bs aside this is some very serious stuff not to be taken lightly.
I wish you guys in the danger zones all the best luck in the world.
Do whatever it takes to be safe!
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nonoise
10,624 posts
 
One of the most underrated harms you face is the breathing of those toxic ashes. The buildup in your lungs can reach toxic levels in short order, depending on exposure levels. Don't take anything for granted and have you and your family evaluated asap.

All the best,
Nonoise
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