Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation and store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a duffle bag or backpack. Store your “Go Bag” in a place where it will not freeze. It is a good idea to review the content once a year to check on items that may have expiration dates, such as prescription medicines. What to include in your Go Bag:
- Water (one gal. per person, per day) in unbreakable containers
- Non-perishable packaged/canned food & a manual can opener
- A change of clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes
- Permanent marker, paper, and tape, whistle
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Local map
- A First Aid kit and prescription medicines
- A battery-powered radio, flashlight (or crank-style version), and spare batteries for each
- Credit cards and $100 cash in small bills and quarters for pay phones. Consider a pre-paid phone card.
- List of emergency contact phone numbers
- List of allergies to any drugs (especially antibiotics) or food
- Copy of health insurance and identification cards
- Extra keys to your house and vehicles
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Photos of family members & pets for re-identification purposes
- CD or a flash drive to which you' save some of the these important papers and documents, such as
- birth certificates
- drivers License
- Prescriptions -list of prescription type, # & Dr's Name & phone
- Proof of Residency – Mortgage bill / Renters agreement
- Renters / Home owners insurance Coverage
- Medical insurance Coverage/ Life insurance coverage
