Set the alarm for 7:36 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 7:36 p.m.

While preparing to evacuate your family to the school gym, set the 7:36 pm alarm before anyone needs to leave. That gives you a clear signal for gathering IDs, water, medicines, phone chargers, and a light change of clothes without turning the evening into a last-minute scramble. Keep bags beside the door and use 8:00 pm as the next checkpoint for checking that every family member is accounted for.

Your family may already feel unsettled, so choose the alarm sound for the room you expect at 7:36 pm. A softer tone suits a quiet household where everyone is listening for updates; a more persistent one makes sense if people are packing in separate rooms or electric fans are running. Test the volume once and leave this page active. If the browser is closed or the phone falls asleep, the evacuation alarm may not sound, so keep a separate phone alarm as backup.

Before the family steps outside that evening, check whether the air feels humid after rain or heavy heat. Place drinking water where adults can reach it quickly, keep a small towel near each bag, and protect documents in a sealed pouch. If the route to the school gym includes an uncovered walk, light clothing and an umbrella can make the trip more manageable.