Evacuation Kits---Navagation

In the event of an emergency evacuation, maps may be crucial in getting you from point A to point B. Most communities are continually growing, and paving new streets. Current maps are necessary so that you can get where you need to go and avoid obstacles. A GPS may work, but there is a need for maps in case the GPS won't work.

Riverwalker has a great post on his blog, Stealth Survival, about emergency kit maps. He says we need state, county, and city maps, and gives ideas where we can get maps for free. He says, "No matter how familiar you may be with your area there is always the possibility of the stress caused by a disaster or emergency situation that may make it harder for you to remember all the different shortcuts you may be familiar with and a good set of maps will help to eliminate any confusion or problems."

If you use a compass, then a topographical map would be handy. If you don't know how to use a compass, now would be a good time to learn. A Boy Scout could show you, you could learn from a Boy Scout Handbook, or go online. Don't wait until you are under a great deal of stress and then try to figure out how it works.