DURING:
When leaving, it is important to have the best safety exits in mind for your situation and to go quickly. Your safety is MOST important!
You can review the full checklist on page 1 to confirm that you have everything.
Identify the safest exits and routes
Leave quickly and safely
Confirm that you have your safety bag with:
Spare Car Keys and License
Money
Medication
Phone numbers of friends, relatives, doctors, schools, local shelter, etc.
Change of clothing for yourself and any dependents (food for pets)
Copies of any legal or medical documents
Important personal items (photos, jewelry, etc.)
Consider calling police (you can ask them to be on call, or give you an escort)
Seek medical attention immediately, if needed. Request documentation of the visit
Consider contacting a relative, friend, or neighbor to be on standby
Remind children/dependents that their job is to stay safe, not to protect you.