in an emergency evacuation would you take your dolls?

I agree! If I had time to grab things that were important to me, (like my two dolls) I would.
However, if I was told I had to leave right this very moment, I'd spend my time grabbing my three old cats, my big dog, and rounding up my three chickens.

So if I had time to prepare? Yes, I'd bring my dolls along. If I didn't? I'd be trying to make sure that all the animals that depend on me would be safe.

 

Such a hard problem to think about!!! Probably wouldn't have enough time. I collect all sort of dolls and to take em all would be impossible! Got the pets and other supplies to grab first. Guess it also depends on how much time you've got.

 

Interesting point, but I would think about my laptops and tablets first (each costs a lot more than average sd-bjd) ^ ^'
When selling bjd (in case of emergency) do you normally get enough of its value back? to consider bjd a strong investment?

 

Actually the resale value of laptops, computers, etc is not so great. BJDs you DO often get a good bit of your money back. Plus, I've got BJDs that cost 3x the amount I paid for my laptop. Just saying.

 

I would try to - in the event of an emergency, it would be relatively easy to grab my computer, important documents, dolls, and certain other items (notably a pair of antique paintings) in about five minutes. That's all I own that's really worth any money, aha!

That said, though, with my climate and where my house is located, the only real climate danger is a tornado, and there's no evacuating from those. But if possible, I would try to do the same in a house fire as well.

 

While I would love to say yes, unfortunately I had to evacuate from hurricane Harvey, and could not take my dolls. Being in a car with 3 people and a dog doesn't leave much room for my doll boxes... I was heartbroken that I had to leave them but hopeful they would be ok if I placed them somewhere high and covered. Maybe if I had to leave by myself and I had time I would pack them up and take them.

 

This has been an interesting thread to read through, and I really feel for everyone who has been faced the problem. It's funny what you think you'd do, and what you actually do when faced with a situation like this. I used to think I'd grab my bjd's if I had to evacuate, but there's so much going on before a disaster that it's hard to do that, even if you have days to prepare.

I live in FL, about 40 miles south of Tampa on the coast and it looked like we were going to get a cat 4 direct hit with Irma. I've lived in FL for 30 years and this was the first time I wanted to evacuate. I didn't because I was more scared of running out of gas and getting stuck somewhere, or having to drive to TN or KY to get a hotel. When I was considering evacuating, I may have packed one or two dolls, but with an elderly mother and 9 little dogs between the two of us (try not to judge, some are old and we had an incident with her Pom seducing my Papillon a couple years ago), bugging out was a last resort. Having to manage all that with supplies on my own in a sedan, I wouldn't have been able to do much with the bjd's. My mother was the priority, followed by our pups. Also, I think the heat in the trunk and travel may have damaged the dolls more than staying in my home (unless the roof blew off and/or it flooded).

My dolls (including non-bjd) got more attention than anything else I own. I had a lot of anxiety over them, but being faced with the disaster, it was all very overwhelming and they were last on the list of priorities. I had to do my best to secure my house on my own along with my mother's house with minimal supplies (everything sold out in my area a week before Irma hit and incoming supplies had been routed to Miami). The dolls were all boxed up in plastic bins and put up high in the most secure room of the house. I was mostly concerned with water damage as I couldn't board up my windows and the storm surge was supposed to be worse than it was.

I still have my dolls packed up, and I have been rearranging things to make sure I'm not faced with this same situation again. I have been getting supplies to better secure my dolls should I evacuate in the future, and reorganizing to make that easier. If there is time to pack, I'll take my Angell Studio Victoria. She's my first bjd and the one I am most emotionally attached to. I may also take Fairyland Sionna and Scarlet. I'm not entirely sure, though. I'm still working out my realistic future plans for preparedness. I'd like to include all my bjd's in an evacuation, or at least half of them, but it's still not practical. I think a waterproof/fireproof safe may be the best bet. Of course, here in FL, we also have sink holes to worry about. That's a grab the pups and run like hell scenario.

 

I am also in FL (near Miami) and speaking of Irma, we also nearly got a direct hit.
Though we evacuated to stay with family in Tampa, and our house very fortunately got through everything fine, the surrounding area in Miami did get some surprising damage (lots of down trees everywhere/etc.)
I only have one doll I'm interested in at the moment so if I had to pack them, I would, if I had enough space after priority items of course; otherwise, of course the priority items come first.
This time, I did have a different doll (an Azone doll) that I decided to bring just in case; fortunately I had room for it

I definitely agree with storing them away in a high place/as safe and secure a spot as possible if they have to be left behind!

 

Yeah, I guess I was thinking a bit backwards: if I loose everything, the first thing that I will have to buy is a new laptop (due to my job I need a high-end machine and they're not cheap). But you're right, computers turn into junk a lot faster than bjd)

 

There's quite a lot of fires near where I live too, so hopefully we don't have to get evacuated I also may not be the best to answer this because my first doll isn't even finished being made yet, but if I did have her I would take her especially considering how much minifees cost so if my parents needed the money I would sell her

 

Fire is my worst fear. I live in the Applachian mts - not that far from where that horrible fire happened in Gaitlinburg, TN When a wildfire is coming, there just isn't that much time to do much more than grab & run.

 

I rather try and pack my flock of chickens than my dolls though only having two I should be able to stuff them in a bag someplace.

 

That’s the only thing I would take, I don’t own many things so it would be easy to just put them in a suitcase and go.

 

From the time you said province, I'm guessing you're in Alberta.
And I would probably bring my dolls (If I had any). And also their clothing, wigs, eyes, and some other stuff.

Edit. Yeah the dolls are not more important than me to be honest. I would try to bring my dolls and laptop, but may not have enough time.

 

I would only if I had time to get them. my dad comes first then animals (two cats and a snake) then my pc clothes and all the meds we have to take. (my dad, my cats, and myself have to take meds)

 

Yes, definitely. Although my dolls are not living things, they are more than just some stuff for me. I can't imagine what would happen to me if I lost all my dollies. Also I don't have dogs or cats so I would have enough space to carry my dolls.

 

So I live in an apartment building. We've had too many false emergency alarms over the years but there have been several times where someone lit food on fire or fell asleep with a faulty heater running etc. I realized during our most recent brush with destruction that I need some kind of plan for moving my dolls in a pinch.
Hubby and I already grab our ps4, important id papers and our i pad in addition to phones and chargers when we feel we may actually be under threat. Does anyone have suggestions for how I could also get Orsino and Falhen a way to be ready to leg it in seconds should the worst happen?
Falhen's box is flimsy and doesn't really seal and is not condusive to stuffing him in in a emergency. And Orsino doesn't even have a box since I bought his body second hand and his head separate.

 

Maybe a tote or doll bag? I used to have a tote bag with a wide bottom that two SD sized dolls could comfortably sit in. I wouldn't recommend it for long term storage or heavy travel, but it worked for short term transportation. A doll bag could be a safer option, but will probably take more time to pack.

As for me? I'd probably just grab my dolls in my arms and go. I keep my dolls upstairs, but when we get tornado warnings, I run up and down the stairs, grabbing about 6 dolls at a time. It's a hectic mess, but none have ever been damaged in the process.

 

As ridiculous as it sounds...

I haven't procured one yet, but I want to get a secondhand, non-functioning (the idea is cheap but securely sealing!) mini fridge or freezer chest in which to keep certain belongings, including my dolls and family photos, while they are being stored in my home.
When I have had to clean out homes which have been totally burned out (but are still standing), the refrigerator's contents have been fine.. if it weren't for spoilage due to the loss of power.

Any place where you have fire services closeby, you can expect that they will attend to the majority of the fire's heat with relative haste.. and a LOT of water. The idea is just for the chest to endure for as long as it takes for fire crew to get there, then your concern is a powerful stream of water, not fire. Although not guaranteed to endure an all-out inferno, a fridge is about the best one can do if a fire safe is not your thing (apartment might not be down with you bolting one to the floor...!)

So, for the time being, a non-powered mini fridge is my fire, sunlight, water, and impact-proof plan for when I am not home and able to salvage things and get them out.

If I am able to be there and gather up things I want to preserve, a metal camping cooler would be the vessel of choice. Wrap delicate items like the dolls into your change of clothing or heirloom blanket, if you prioritize one to be saved. Depending on what else you decide to put into it (family albums, important documents, changes of clothes, bottled water, medications, electronics, etc...), it could get heavy, so it's good you have your second set of hands to help you carry it out to the car if necessary. I recommend a metal one because it is a bit more fireproof, in case that is a concern.

Obviously, these are just suggestions to help you be organized and have everything pre-planned and accessible if you need to go fairly quickly. Having the cooler packed as completely (to your needs) as possible at all times helps. If you can throw things from the safe/freezer chest into the cooler fast and book it out, go for it. If you're bumbling about the apartment gathering stuff, just stop, leave it, and get yourselves out.

The bonus is, if your apartment burns up/ you had to evacuate (etc) and you're living out of your car for a short term afterward, a cooler is greatly useful for its intended purpose then.