Wildfire Season Emergency Bag: What to Pack (2025 Guide)

Southern California’s second wildfire season is here, fueled by Santa Ana winds and utility shut-offs. In this episode, I update my Emergency Preparedness Bag for winter 2025—what I’ve added, removed, and why. I cover evacuation lessons, prepping for multi-day outages, and how I pack for fast movement (including with my dog).

Key Takeaways

• Build seasonally: match your kit to your most likely risks (here: wind-driven fire spread + power shut-offs).
• Plan the boring logistics: documents, spare keys, pet needs, and where you’ll actually go if shelters aren’t pet-friendly.
• Test gear before you trust it (some “emergency” items are one-and-done in real life).
• Keep hygiene & simple medical tools—small habits prevent big problems.
• Comms matter: even a basic radio can keep you informed when cell/data fails.

Disclaimers
I’m not a fire science or CBRN specialist. This video reflects my professional background in security/emergency response and my personal preparedness approach. If you’re a subject-matter expert, please drop clarifications/tips in the comments so we can all learn.

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