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I had to evac a Res Care home for the DD when a wildfire raged through our area. I had only hours to get my plan together. Phone service was spotty. I called an out of town parent as my contact and left a voice mail message for all other parents/family to call that number for updates. Part of my clients were in day programs in town and others were home. The day program was gracious enough to let us use their venue for the day and into evening. I told my staff to pack a pillow case with three days of clothings and other needs for each client. We packed bedding and extra non-perishable food and supplies in our staff and work vehicles. We were ready to move when the sheriff came by and said we had to leave. The only vehicle left on the property was my Vett. No driver. We drove out of our area and the exit route was lined with fire personnel staged to get into the area. It was needless to say an exciting day and night. Were were able to return later that night. The next day I went out and bought my first cell phone..this was in 1992.

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