A few years ago, you did a video on preparing for an earthquake. I'd love to see a video on preparing for a quick evacuation like this and tips for what you wish you had known before. So glad you and your family are safe!
Except that one was a drill this time it was not a drill. Unless Alex is that crafty. How do you make drill of heavy think black chary smoke, red glow, and dark black,/no lights, the smell must have been of burn ... and the drama outside.
@@christinab.2864 I agree and I don't think it's something you can practice for like you can with an earthquake. That video was good because you do need to teach kids what an earthquake is and feels like and what to do. That part probably doesn't apply here. I'm wondering if there are things you can do to prepare for a quick evacuation though, like having a meeting spot or having a box of supplies ready to go. Now that they've been through this once, what do they recommend doing to be prepared?
@heatherPearson the truth is that you really can’t prepare for a disaster part of it can’t picture it in your mind of how it will play out but you have to think too if your assign to a fire escape but in the real fire that way may get burned out or smoked out than what??? You use the other escapes that’s what.
It's been almost 2 years since this video came out and I now noticed what Elle said, "Ford, it's a real-life fire fighter." 2:51 My Dad's a Fire Officer too. 😊
A tip from my departed grand-grandmother: If you have to leave your home (possibly forever) bring your photos! Everything else you may buy again but you can never get them back. It has been ~75 years since they needed to leave their home with only what they could carry but I still get to enjoy her photos although I never met her. As a modern tip: regularly do backups of your data and have the harddrive ready to go. Also take your birth certificats and passports.
I remember I had to do a fire evacuation we stayed at my grandparents house. Here’s what I packed: -My computer and phone -2 t-shirts -2 pairs of pants -1 set of pajamas -my tooth brush and deodorant -my dog -a jacket -my library book
“My library book” 😂😂 dude sammeeee. I was evacuated last year from the fires in Utah and I stayed in SLC and I got one of my suit cases and just dumped my drawers in. I also brought paint and paper so I wouldn’t be bored lol. I was weird the sad thing is I will most probably be evacuated again at some point. Fires are really really common in my area
@@allyedunn I know that’s still sad but I saw some videos where people make a bag that has everything they need for 72 hours so they don’t have to pack in a rush
@@sherbert9858 yea I know and we now have those but we didn’t have them for some unexplained reason 😂. We actually have a 96 hour kit bc we never get evacuated for 3 days it’s always more
Please them being scared I think your mom was scared Ford was just like packing packing packing swimsuits packing packing Presley you brought your savings tess you brought stuff to mama needs her coffee
So glad you and the family are ok. Watching from Canada and I cannot even imagine how frightening and overwhelming this must be for everyone in California.
@@sarahcayer2817 i don't really mind it, but I just don't understand why people reply on people's comments instead of commenting themselves... I get it if it was by mistake but she's probably not going to read the replies on a comment that said that people clicked really fast... Just saying.
This year 1,000 of evacuees from California came to my home town and we had to go set up cots in the convention center! The whole kitchen staff worked 12 HOURS overtime to feed everyone. It was an extremely eye opening and gratifying experience. I’m glad that I could help everyone
Ford packed literally EVERYTHING and Presley pack ALL HER stuff. Elle packed almost NOTHING. Ross packed EQUAL NOT TOO MUCH NOT TOO LITTLE. Next time tell Ford to pack the house! Lol. Be safe.
I smiled so much when I saw how thankful everyone was. You're amazing. Firefighters are awesome! Thanks for risking your life for others! You guys rock.
Elle: Ford put more clothes in u don't need swimsuits also elle: I literally brought nothing practical i have like a crop top on. Edit: aw I'm the only one who liked my coment😅😪 also edit: omg someone actully liked my comment😁
My brother is a firefighter. I can confirm they one: have mustaches for some reason 2: they are really kind and they will risk their lives for people they don’t even know
This reminds me of the time I was Outside playing with my little sister and my friends and then we went inside of the house and told our dad that there was smoke coming out of the factory and a couple hours later police said evacuate. This video makes me so sad and brings back that memory 💔😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭
I understand how terrifying it is I’m in Australia in Sydney and it is currently catastrophic fire warnings Thankfully, I live in a low bush area but my children are extremely worried and scared so I used your emergency tips from one of you older videos to help them feel prepared just in case we have to evacuate
I’m so glad you shot this and that everything worked out for you in the end. We have had so many cancelled days of school, and one day of housing evacuees. There’s something so eerie and surreal and tough about these fire days and red flag days. Like snow days but worse, I think. It’s hard to mom when you’re also fearing for the safety of your home, your friends homes, your school and such. I feel like I’ve exhausted almost every momming on the fly tip I know, and we weren’t the ones evacuated. We are also so grateful for our first responders and school administrators who really kept us calmer, knowing they were giving this latest emergency situation all they had! Now we’re closely watching the Burbank fires by Warner Bros. The air quality in the valley is one gray blanket for yet another week. 😢 I plan to post our top “fire day” kid friendly activities on my channel soon. For my kids, trying to focus on them (and not the news) and fun time together was the best distraction.
Elle: *wakes up at 3 am with police cars going by calling for an evacuation, needs to get everyone out of the house quickly* Also Elle: Time to grab my camera and vlog. 😅
omg hope u are safe i’m currently near the fires in nsw australia they say that it’s the worst australia’s ever seen and me and my family are so close to being evacuated
Livi Clarke, it is so sad. I have been looking through the comments for the ones like these, about Australia - my home. It is really bad in NSW and I think QLD where I am has gone down a bit. But then SA and the ACT have started. 😢😢😢
it’s looks like a massive wake up call for elle and her family. this just goes to show that you need to be prepared, especially if you live in fire prone areas. maybe you could make a video about how to prepare for such events?
This reminds me of the story my dad told me of my great grandparents ♥♥ During a large large wildfire, they provided sandwiches to all of the firefighters, and the story made my heart melt!!
C N, it is so scary. I have been looking through the comments for ones like these about Australia - my home. It is really bad in NSW and I think QLD has gone down a bit. But then SA and the ACT have started. I hope you are okay though😢😢😢
Tony Khoury it’s okay for me... The fires are in our local region (ish) though. But now WA has started and it won’t be long until NT, TAS and VIC start, but you never know. I hope Vic can hold off for as long as possible and that you stay safe. 🙃🙃🙃
God bless you guys, so glad everyone is safe. Elle your a very prepared mom, even if it was an apocalypse your family might be the only family surviving
A few years ago, you did a video on preparing for an earthquake. I'd love to see a video on preparing for a quick evacuation like this and tips for what you wish you had known before. So glad you and your family are safe!
Except that one was a drill this time it was not a drill. Unless Alex is that crafty. How do you make drill of heavy think black chary smoke, red glow, and dark black,/no lights, the smell must have been of burn ... and the drama outside.
@@christinab.2864 I agree and I don't think it's something you can practice for like you can with an earthquake. That video was good because you do need to teach kids what an earthquake is and feels like and what to do. That part probably doesn't apply here.
I'm wondering if there are things you can do to prepare for a quick evacuation though, like having a meeting spot or having a box of supplies ready to go. Now that they've been through this once, what do they recommend doing to be prepared?
@heatherPearson the truth is that you really can’t prepare for a disaster part of it can’t picture it in your mind of how it will play out but you have to think too if your assign to a fire escape but in the real fire that way may get burned out or smoked out than what??? You use the other escapes that’s what.
Exactly, that’s literally the video I watched before this one
I love it how else said “ford look how it’s a real fireman”. You are a great mom Elle your kids are so lucky
It is 'Elle'
I think she meant *Presley
Keylei McLinden what do you mean?
Ikr so l u c k y.
I agree
"I got no clothes, but I have my computer"
The essentials
For real though. I hope you all stay safe. I can't imagine how scary that must have been.
Ender Gurl welp she can use her computer for online shopping
@@pingfadanputtawong4231 and buy some cloths
I know it's just a dream and I still get scared when I have dreams of a war and its scary
Love you elle
The reason California has so many fires is because how dry it is and the fires that happen so often keeps it dry
Elle : ford what did you bring? Ford: EVERYTHING
Ford brought his whole wardrobe-
*packs the whole ass house*
I JUSY WATCH THAT
*PACKS THE STREET* *PACKS THE EARTH*
HOW BOUT THAT
It's been almost 2 years since this video came out and I now noticed what Elle said, "Ford, it's a real-life fire fighter." 2:51
My Dad's a Fire Officer too. 😊
Mine to!
Same like I swear I’m turning deaf
A tip from my departed grand-grandmother: If you have to leave your home (possibly forever) bring your photos! Everything else you may buy again but you can never get them back.
It has been ~75 years since they needed to leave their home with only what they could carry but I still get to enjoy her photos although I never met her.
As a modern tip: regularly do backups of your data and have the harddrive ready to go.
Also take your birth certificats and passports.
You can't buy kids.
That is a good tip though. I would definitely take photos and personal information.
@@sierracollins1383 kids are a given
Sierra Collins
She meant the items you may need to take from home
Photos and personal info are the first things you should pack if this ever happens in my opinion .
A “go bag” is a necessity when living in Cali unfortunately. Earthquakes, fires, mudslides...
Johanna Wulff Consequenes of living on the San Andres Fault line. Sadly.
And a "sand boil" thats caused by earthquakes and can spilt house and turns sand into quick sand
Johanna Wulff
Heheh...
I _totally_ have one of those...
:T _totally..._
😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😨😨😨
Uh New Zealand too. We literally going through a session of earthquakes
“You don’t need swim suits”. That would be me packing a trip to the desert.
Actually that's me packing for Canada
You should always be prepared for the chance to swim.
oof
Salory 2 yeah 😂😂
I did yhe 200 like lol
I like how Presley is such a great packer. She is so cute!
Lol, I'm turning 10 and my parents don't trust me in packing!
@@shriyal4652SAME!!!🤣
Ago why you calling a child cute 🤨
@@shriyal4652 I don't even trust myself packing! And I'm 14! 😂
“It’s like the apocalypse” 2020- oh you just wait
Underrated comment
Ohh so right
AHHHH ITS TRUE IS THERE MORE TO THE FUTER!
The Magic Hat what do you mean by that
@@mirnasalguero7868 2020 is like the apocalypse
This must be one of the scariest things ever, especially with kids...
Thankfully everyone is safe 🙏❤
Bélynda Maniez army
Army
Army 💜
true dat
agreed
“Tess you got my keyboard??”
“Ok go go go”
“I have a keyboard but no clothes”
Yah so relateable
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cerys slade ikr
Hahahaha
Lol
Tess you’ve got my KEYBOARD let’s go!
OH MY GOD I GET IT SHE SAID KEYBOARD, ITS BEEN TWO YEARS.
Claire Baire *keyboard
She said keyboard
Mhmm =3=
HAHAHAH
@@tangytoms9885 yes she did 😁
I remember I had to do a fire evacuation we stayed at my grandparents house. Here’s what I packed:
-My computer and phone
-2 t-shirts
-2 pairs of pants
-1 set of pajamas
-my tooth brush and deodorant
-my dog
-a jacket
-my library book
“My library book” 😂😂 dude sammeeee. I was evacuated last year from the fires in Utah and I stayed in SLC and I got one of my suit cases and just dumped my drawers in. I also brought paint and paper so I wouldn’t be bored lol. I was weird the sad thing is I will most probably be evacuated again at some point. Fires are really really common in my area
@@allyedunn I know that’s still sad but I saw some videos where people make a bag that has everything they need for 72 hours so they don’t have to pack in a rush
@@sherbert9858 yea I know and we now have those but we didn’t have them for some unexplained reason 😂. We actually have a 96 hour kit bc we never get evacuated for 3 days it’s always more
NEVER forget the dog, for real tho-
And poop bags
Who’s here from 2024😅
Me!!
Me
Me
Meeeeee
@@VinudiNaullahereee
I feel so bad for Tess and ford and presely. They were probably so scared.
Please them being scared I think your mom was scared Ford was just like packing packing packing swimsuits packing packing Presley you brought your savings tess you brought stuff to mama needs her coffee
Tess, Ford, and Presley*
Same
Same
There a crash storm in austrail and we may have to exvuwat and I'm 3
This is only 2 minutes old but everyone clicked SO fast!
So glad you and the family are ok. Watching from Canada and I cannot even imagine how frightening and overwhelming this must be for everyone in California.
@@sarahcayer2817 i don't really mind it, but I just don't understand why people reply on people's comments instead of commenting themselves... I get it if it was by mistake but she's probably not going to read the replies on a comment that said that people clicked really fast... Just saying.
@@abfarrow3596 ikr I was thinking the same
Tess was crying when she said mommy crying
Me to
God bless you..
I'm sorry for the 500 people who was in that fire
Xxdevil_girlXx Lol its not 500 people its 500 acres its a measurement. Lol 🤣
500 people cant like in one house.
@@sophisvlogsnmore4601 did you ever even think about it? Just know how to comment
SophisLoomtique you not funny
But God is not real
2:14 Tess gets helped with her sandwiches
Ford in the background : *I need help, I need help, I need help, I need help*
I also noticed
Sad
Lol
I saw elmo on his profile XD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I also noticed it
@@tacopadd Ikr I love it 😏✋
November 2019: School is cancelled because of fire.
March 2020: School us cancelled because of coronavirus
Elizabeth McGrath yes
😭😭😭😭
Am having a “b-day party” but with a twist only me my brother and my mom and my dad and grandma
True
Yep
Your so devoted! “No extra underwear” spent all your time for your kids and not you
Sarah Godfrey that’s love
That's because she's a great mom
I bet you don’t even have kids so you don’t know how she feels!! Don’t judge!
@@imaptat4799 why did you say that so rude for no reason
In America they’re dealing with fires. Here in England where I am we’re dealing with floods😖
I'm in England and which part are you in
Madison Jones same with Ireland
Jennifer ro Yorkshire very bad the river don has over flown!
Paris Aro hope your doing well ❤️
Jennifer ro and stay safe ❤️
This year 1,000 of evacuees from California came to my home town and we had to go set up cots in the convention center! The whole kitchen staff worked 12 HOURS overtime to feed everyone. It was an extremely eye opening and gratifying experience. I’m glad that I could help everyone
Ford packed literally EVERYTHING and Presley pack ALL HER stuff. Elle packed almost NOTHING. Ross packed EQUAL NOT TOO MUCH NOT TOO LITTLE. Next time tell Ford to pack the house! Lol. Be safe.
Kid: high fives lightly
Firefighter: OHH YEAH
lol
fire fighters are so wholesome
LMAO
We had a fire in Sydney and the haze is soo bad I’m glad that we’re safe c:
My name is Sydney
I heard im so sad glad you okay
bird girl 2009 thank you, btw everything is okay now.
Sydney Nebel lol I like your name
Ahumdallah
I smiled so much when I saw how thankful everyone was. You're amazing. Firefighters are awesome! Thanks for risking your life for others! You guys rock.
I’m in Australia and we are dealing with fires too!!
I saw it on the news and I hope you guys are safe and I've been praying for you guys
God bless you stay safe ❤️
Fire fighters: risking there lives near fires
Me: I’m scared of my birthday candles
Im dead 💀🤣🤣🤣
🤣
I would sreeam when a drop of wax goes on my cake
Elle: Ford put more clothes in u don't need swimsuits
also elle: I literally brought nothing practical i have like a crop top on.
Edit: aw I'm the only one who liked my coment😅😪
also edit: omg someone actully liked my comment😁
Liza Martin same
K
Lol
As of now u have 247 liking your comment now mate
I just woke up from deep sleep and after seeing the notification i thought i was dreaming!😂😂 A Elle vlog after soo long. M so happy😀
AKASH ROCK the problem is it wasn’t a happy vlog 😭
@@gamingsquidge4028 yeah😔
When they were picking up sandwiches Ford kept saying I need help and every body just ignored him. I felt so bad 😔
🦜
Me too
Payton Austin that is soooo rude when you were a kid did you always want to be ignored
@@paytonaustin1301 ok that is very rude people like you deserve to be ignored
Payton Austin wow this comment caught me off guard...
I would have been more scared then Tess
Yess wasn’t scared bc she is too young to understand
YeAh mE tOo
Yes i wold be crying
My brother is a firefighter. I can confirm they one: have mustaches for some reason 2: they are really kind and they will risk their lives for people they don’t even know
0:40 that smirk is simply ADORABLE!
This reminds me of the time I was
Outside playing with my little sister and my friends and then we went inside of the house and told our dad that there was smoke coming out of the factory and a couple hours later police said evacuate. This video makes me so sad and brings back that memory 💔😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭
I'm so sorry about the the wildfire everybody saw on the news just try to find somewhere in that's not California and you'll be fine
A
That's not true lmao
it’s not just california it’s australia too we have had it bad the worst we have ever seen go google it and see how bad it is
mikie moo Elle never said it was really bad
True bit Calif often has this problem though to be fair, although I'm not sure how often it happens in Australia. Okay never mind
“No body helped me pack -_-“
“Yeah especially me 😂😂😂”
I actually started crying like a baby when Tess cried “mommy” 0:24 like girl I feel that she sounded so scared
Can’t believe this was actually today
I think it was just posted today, nevertheless a horrid situation.
IKR!
I know right
I didn't know there was a fire
That gotta suck it’s Elle birthday and their had to evacuated.
I understand how terrifying it is
I’m in Australia in Sydney and it is currently catastrophic fire warnings
Thankfully, I live in a low bush area but my children are extremely worried and scared so I used your emergency tips from one of you older videos to help them feel prepared just in case we have to evacuate
I cannot even imagine how scary that must’ve been. God bless you guys
When you gave lunch for some reason I teared up
My house burnt down in one of these fires.
Omg
Rip
@@jxkubpiatek7551
That isnt actually funny.
@@Lea-hs9kk im no laughing tho
Oh no! I’m so sorry. Praying for you
“I dont have any clothes but i have my loptop”
@Xiomara Huerta you correct it after 8 MONTHS
Stay safe! Sending prayers all he way from England!
your house is a beautyful house who did this how
I think it’s still their rental house
delloinks Beautiful*
Ezyy
@@alejandracampos6060 yep it’s there rental house
@@alejandracampos6060 but the rent house is so big and pretty
everybody during a fire: AHHH I GOTTA GOOOO
Elle: *filming a video*
0:38
"it's so dry we have no rainfall"
Me: looks out the window
Same no rain like the last 2 weeks or SO WHY NO FIRE
Cali: omg fire and earthquake
2;19 ford in the background shouting I need help everyone ignores lol
Cos what U put wasn't a time stamp
Wow. How are you so calm? I would be in full on panic mode- especially with three kids
I love fords smile, he brings joy to the family and the channel during bad times.
I’m not a mom ….. just a 8 year old I have never misses a video
I’m so glad you shot this and that everything worked out for you in the end. We have had so many cancelled days of school, and one day of housing evacuees. There’s something so eerie and surreal and tough about these fire days and red flag days. Like snow days but worse, I think.
It’s hard to mom when you’re also fearing for the safety of your home, your friends homes, your school and such. I feel like I’ve exhausted almost every momming on the fly tip I know, and we weren’t the ones evacuated. We are also so grateful for our first responders and school administrators who really kept us calmer, knowing they were giving this latest emergency situation all they had!
Now we’re closely watching the Burbank fires by Warner Bros. The air quality in the valley is one gray blanket for yet another week. 😢
I plan to post our top “fire day” kid friendly activities on my channel soon. For my kids, trying to focus on them (and not the news) and fun time together was the best distraction.
It’s just like Australia, my family in nsw is stuck and can’t get out. I’m happy that you guys made it❤️❤️
I live in Western Australia and fires became in 2020 in covid year the last fire was right near my house
We are having really bad fires in Australia as well!! My heart goes to all those people who had died and those people you have lost thier houses. 💗💗
Elle: *wakes up at 3 am with police cars going by calling for an evacuation, needs to get everyone out of the house quickly*
Also Elle: Time to grab my camera and vlog.
😅
I am so glad you guys are all safe
I feel really bad that they I think lost their home
Jamie Miller No at the end they said that their house is not burnt down
Hope Everyone Is Safe! Sending Prayers! ❤️
Elle, bigg fan. ❤️ Literally Tess has grown in a blink of my eye. I love you. 💖💖
3:30 “Makin new friends” the way she says it always brings me a good laugh😂😂
“you don’t need a swim suit”💀😭
Elle :saying stuff
Ford: I need help
Elle:*ignors him*
Ford: I NEED HELP
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They really save lives😢Good Job Elle
omg hope u are safe i’m currently near the fires in nsw australia they say that it’s the worst australia’s ever seen and me and my family are so close to being evacuated
Ford:i need help,i need help
Elle:*ignores*
Lol I know
“ford you don’t need a swimsuit” got me 😭😭😭
Happening all again
No I’m so scared!!!!!!!!!! I’m glad that y’all are safe!!!!!!!!
Edit: Are the other moms ok?
That was so cute when Ford high five the Firefighter!
My face gets red every time I watch this.I’m so glad you guys are safe
Your guys channel has made me appreciate my mom so much more💜
Similar stuff is happening to Australia. It's super scary, especially when it's so close. 😫
Livi Clarke stay safe! ❤️
@@kendyl242 I'm thankfully in a safe spot but people I know have had to evacuate xx
Livi Clarke, it is so sad. I have been looking through the comments for the ones like these, about Australia - my home. It is really bad in NSW and I think QLD where I am has gone down a bit. But then SA and the ACT have started. 😢😢😢
When it says 12 minutes ago oooof im so happy
it’s looks like a massive wake up call for elle and her family. this just goes to show that you need to be prepared, especially if you live in fire prone areas. maybe you could make a video about how to prepare for such events?
Emily Kate they actually have an older video about escape plans in earthquakes and fires and things like that. you can look it up!
Omg bad they must be so scared. I would be your rock you’re so brave.❤
Ford and the firefighter always warms my heart 🥺🥺❤️
At 2:18 you can hear Ford going “i need help” in the background
2:19 Ford Said “I Need Help” He Was Ignored
Don’t worry I’m in South Yorkshire and we have had to evacuate I know it’s scary but you can get through this
Stay safe
Dowka 29 what is that supposed to mean I just wanted her and her fam to know they aren’t alone
Softball Girl thanks
This reminds me of the story my dad told me of my great grandparents ♥♥ During a large large wildfire, they provided sandwiches to all of the firefighters, and the story made my heart melt!!
Tess's adorable face when she is carrying the food DO CUTE
That’s so scary Especially since ford and Tess are So little and young! 😭🤧😰
Australia NSW is also catching on fire, we’re off school today.
C N, it is so scary. I have been looking through the comments for ones like these about Australia - my home. It is really bad in NSW and I think QLD has gone down a bit. But then SA and the ACT have started. I hope you are okay though😢😢😢
I'm in melbourne vic. I feel so bad for you guys 😢
Tony Khoury it’s okay for me... The fires are in our local region (ish) though. But now WA has started and it won’t be long until NT, TAS and VIC start, but you never know. I hope Vic can hold off for as long as possible and that you stay safe. 🙃🙃🙃
australia nsw.
i cant deal with it.
theres smoke everywhere fires burning.
“You don’t need swimsuits buddy”
lol
This Has to be my favorite whatsupmoms video
God bless you guys, so glad everyone is safe. Elle your a very prepared mom, even if it was an apocalypse your family might be the only family surviving
That is so deep but so true👏
*I WAS SCARED OUTTA MY MIND WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND MY MOM DRIVE ME TO THE CLOSER STATE.*
Ford is the smart one who packed bathing suits u never know when you need it
Well yeah, there's gonna be a pool at the hotel.
I actually got evacuated for a whole month because of a fire and I had to leave for my town. It was crazy.😮
2:18 “I need help” 😭😭😂😂😂
Did anyone else see the glitch at minute 2:03
Yes 😂
Similar things happening in Australia at the moment!! Devastating
3:14 We're u watching malificent 2?
like if u agree
Ford; Packing.
Presley; Packing.
Elle; Packing.
Tess; KEYBOARD!
My mom is a firefighter and I worry that she could get severely injured but I am thankful for her and her saving lives