No matter where you live, every house needs a “go bag” and a “trash can”. Gobags are what you grab when you have to leave the house in a hurry, whether you’re going to an emergency room or evacuating for a fire or hurricane. A stay trash can is a two-week essential if you need to go home without electricity, water, or heat.
The hardest part of creating a go bag is getting started. Pick up the zipper storage bag and add your passport, birth certificate and other important documents. Then add a list of glasses (if needed), phone charger, emergency cash, and important phone numbers. Please add some face masks as well. Escape from fires and chemical spills.
Once you’ve put together the basics, consider using a backpack or duffel bag to hold a few more items, such as flashlights, batteries, small first aid kits, and small quantities of essential medicines. Pack a few water bottles and granola bars in case of traffic jams on the evacuation route. A simple whistle to get the attention of others is also a useful addition.
If you have a baby, add diapers, baby wipes, bottles, infant formula, and baby food to your go-bag. If you have a pet, add a string, a portable bowl, pet food, and a copy of your veterinary record.
If you need to stay in place instead of running away, keep a stay bottle in your home. Use a large plastic bottle or similar container to set aside the items needed for a two-week prion. Stay bottles should contain bottled water, non-perishable food, pet food, toilet paper, and personal hygiene products. It is also important to have a flashlight, lanterns, candles, lighters and firewood at hand. Battery-powered or manually cranked weather radios, and solar chargers can help you deal with power outages. As with duct tape, multipurpose tools, trash bags, wipes and disinfectants, additional blankets are useful. If your prescription plan allows it, order an additional supply of your medicine that you have in case of an emergency.