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Put in an area you can get to or store at your safe place or at work.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Collect copies of important papers for yourself and your children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Keep spare money, credit cards, or open a separate account that abuser does not have access.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Create a network of people to assist in emergency, create code word/phrase for them to get you help if needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Make a habit of backing your car into the driveway. Try to always have some gas. Keep the driver’s door unlocked and lock all of the other doors. Have a copy of the car key made and hide one in the car.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Keep an old cell phone charged. Can keep one in the house and one in the car. All phones will be able to call 911 even without plan/minutes. Or consider hiding a prepaid cell phone to use in emergencies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:18px;">Turn off Location on cell phone and on all apps that have location finder.</span></li> </ul> </div> <br><br> <h4>Safety Checklist - Choose A Safety Section</h4> <hr> <font size="+1"><strong>32 Items to Pack When Escaping Domestic Violence</strong></font> <div> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Birth Certificates</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Credit cards, ATM cards and PIN numbers</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Checks</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Small valuables you could sell if need be</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> A post office box or safe address where you can forward mail</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Phone calling card</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Prepaid cell phone or a cell phone with a new contract and number</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Your address book or cell phone contacts</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Current medications and prescriptions for yourself and your children</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Pet purchase, maintenance and medical records, plus leash</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and any other medical devices</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Car, house, and other important keys</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Clothing</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Personal journals, images and other evidence proving abuse</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Small toys or books for your children</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Cash and prepaid credit cards that can’t be traced</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Car title, registration, and insurance documentation</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Social security cards for yourself and your children</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Driver’s license and/or passports</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> W2s and paystubs</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Work permits</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Government benefits card</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Green card or immigration papers</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Marriage, divorce and custody papers</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Legal protection or restraining orders</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Records of any police reports you have filed</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Health insurance cards and medical records</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Your children’s school records</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Immunization records</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Financial records and bank account numbers</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Apartment rental agreement, or house deed</h6> <h6 class="safety-checklist"><input type="checkbox"> Keepsakes</h6> </div> <br><br> <br><br> </div> </div> </div> <footer class="ddmg-center ddmg-blue ddmg-padding-32 footer-nav"> <div class="ddmg-section hidden"> <a href="#" class="ddmg-button ddmg-light-grey"><i class="fa fa-arrow-circle-up ddmg-xlarge ddmg-margin-right"> To the top</i></a> </div> <div class="int_container_wide"> <div class="ddmg-third foot_logo ddmg-padding-16" style="padding:16px 40px 16px 16px; border-right:1px solid white"> <img src="images/logo-footer.png"/> <p class="ddmg-center">Email is not monitored 24 hours a day. 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