Travel Trailer Emergency Preparedness Tips

Using your travel trailer as an emergency, temporary home, whether it’s because of a natural disaster, or an individual incident like a house fire can be quite helpful. However, you’ll want to make sure your camper and your family are ready for an emergency. To help you create an effective emergency plan, we’ve provided some guidelines that touch on some important considerations.

Your Emergency Plan

The most important part of being prepared for an emergency is having the right plan. Think about what might happen if you receive word that you might have to leave your home. You’ll want to make sure you have a safe place to go and you may have to travel to find a place that’s not only out of any evacuation zones but also has available campsites. This will be especially important during peak camping seasons or if many other travel trailer owners will be looking for a place to stay. Consider reserving a campsite as soon as you can so you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Delegate Important Tasks

After you know where you’re going, make a checklist of chores based on priorities, which need to be accomplished before you leave. To cut down on the amount of time you spend getting ready to leave, assign everyone who will travel with you a certain number of tasks. For example, someone should be responsible for grabbing pets and medication while someone else might be in charge of making sure all your vehicles are ready. Try practicing your evacuation chores once every month to ensure everyone remembers their responsibilities.

Prepare Your Camper for Emergencies

You’ll also want to make sure your travel trailer is ready to go as soon as you need it to. Check to make sure you have enough fuel, that your oil is fresh and topped off, and that your tires are properly inflated and free of damage. The more time you have to check and confirm the state of your travel trailer, the better, but it’s good to keep an eye on these things.

Emergency Kit

Another great way to cut down on your evacuation process is to stock your travel trailer with emergency supplies so there’s less to pack while you’re trying to leave. This should cover a week’s worth of food, water, propane, and gas, as well as first aid supplies and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. Don’t forget to replace items in your emergency kit after they expire. You can personalize your kit as needed and this is just a starting point.

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