OT: Fire is coming. What do you grab?

[BRoberts]

Joe T.

[jingram058]

The most important things...pets, papers (deeds, titles, insurance, checks, etc.), clothes, toiletries. Maybe a few irreplaceable cards.

[BigfootIsReal]

Nothing......all valuables should already be in a fire safe

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by BigfootIsReal

Nothing......all valuables should already be in a fire safe

All my cards are in a fire safe. They protect for about 90 minutes at 1400 degrees. That isn't going to cut it for a sustained fire. That's good for holding off until the fire department puts out a house fire.

If I have advanced notice and don't have to be worried about rushing my family out of a burning house, I have the irreplaceable cards in a carrying case inside the fire safe. I can quickly open the safe and grab that case and run.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

All my cards are in a fire safe. They protect for about 90 minutes at 1400 degrees. That isn't going to cut it for a sustained fire. That's good for holding off until the fire department puts out a house fire.

If I have advanced notice and don't have to be worried about rushing my family out of a burning house, I have the irreplaceable cards in a carrying case inside the fire safe. I can quickly open the safe and grab that case and run.

The UL fire ratings refers to the amount of time the the interior temp stays below 350 degrees at exposures of 1700 degrees. A house fire with enough fuel can burn in excess of that. Paper might not char until closer to 400 degrees but most plastics melt under 200 degrees, which is not great for slabs.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

The UL fire ratings refers to the amount of time the the interior temp stays below 350 degrees at exposures of 1700 degrees. A house fire with enough fuel can burn in excess of that. Paper might not char until closer to 400 degrees but most plastics melt under 200 degrees, which is not great for slabs.

Yep. Which was the point of my response. Don't rely on a fire safe if a fire is coming. It's only able to buy a little time for the fire department.

[BigfootIsReal]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Yep. Which was the point of my response. Don't rely on a fire safe if a fire is coming. It's only able to buy a little time for the fire department.

Ahh, yes....but my safe is in the basement and underground

[conor912]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Yep. Which was the point of my response. Don't rely on a fire safe if a fire is coming. It's only able to buy a little time for the fire department.

….and once they get there, hopefully that safe is water tight too, cuz that things taking a bath.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

Joe T.

Too funny. You must add your touch to the Memory Lane thread too.

[Eric72]

If time was extremely limited, my wife and I would grab our two cats. Knowing those two, we wouldn't be able to hold anything else. So, unless the item fits into our pockets, it's getting left behind. I'd grab keys, phone, wallet...and that's about it.

[Casey2296]

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My collection, by design, fits in 4 samsonite strong cases about the size of carry on luggage, so those 4 cases, a fifth with cash and gold, and my trusty canine companion Orlando. A knife, a plate, a bowl, a fork, and two blankets.

if I had more time I'd grab some artwork, all pertinent financial info is at the office so I'm good there.

If I had even more time I'd grab Halle Berry and just keep driving.