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Pack a Go Bag
A Go Bag is one of the most useful things to have prepared. Have a backpack or container packed with basic emergency items that you can take with you in case you need to evacuate your home during an emergency. Consider keeping Go Bags at home, at work and in your car. Keep Go Bag contents in plastic bags so they stay dry during wet weather.
Here are some essential items for your Go Bag:
- Water
- High-energy food like protein bars or jerky
- Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Medicine and first aid kit
- Cell phone charger and backup battery
- Whistle
- Dust mask
- Multitool
- Rain jacket and warm clothes
- Garbage bags & ties
- Toilet paper & sanitizer
- Cash
Elevate your Go Bag with even more useful items:
- Plastic sheeting or tarp
- Zip ties
- Paracord
- Duct tape
- Local maps
- Can opener
- Walter filter and water purification tablets
- Travel soap and shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Lighter or matches
- Paper and pencil
- Camp dishes and utensils
- Paper towels
- Sanitary wipes
- Extra eye glasses
- Extra shoes
- Copies of important documents
- Card game, coloring book and kids’ activities
Be sure to pack for infants, older family or pets if they are part of your household, including things like extra diapers, hand warmers or a favorite pet toy.