Over the summer I read Finding Someplace by Denise Lewis Patrick. The main character ‘Reesie’ lived in New Orleans at the time Hurricane Katrina struck. She didn’t know if her family was alive. Her brother was in college and her mom worked in the hospital. While her dad worked at the police station in New Orleans. Her parents never returned and her house was flooded. She had to leave fast and packed a backpack with the things she needed. 

The things I would bring if I had to leave fast are a picture of my family and dogs because that is the most important thing to me, my glasses so I can see, some clean clothes and a sweatshirt so I can stay warm. I would also bring some cleaning wipes to stay clean, along with my contact lenses, my iPad and iPod and a charger so I can stay in touch. Some writing materials like a notebook. Pens and pencils. Along with a manual sharpener to write or to draw. I would bring some snacks, food and water to stay alive. My watch and its charger to tell time and to text and call. A water filter to filter out the dirty water, money, passports and IDs. A flashlight to see with extra batteries. A pocket knife (just in case) and a med-kit just in case anyone gets hurt. A book to keep me entertained and a folded up tent to stay in. Some sheets and a blanket with a pillow to stay warm and sleep in. Last but not least a leash for my dogs, a blanket for them (a pillow if needed)  and food and water for them so they can survive also. That’s would I would bring in my hometown Cary.