The Ultimate Go Bag Checklist
All the basics you need in one spot.
One of the most important things you can do is prepare an emergency go bag. With the unpredictable nature of our lives, disaster preparedness is a must. No one wants to think that they will have to experience a disaster or an emergency. It is our sincere hope that you never will. However, with just a little preparation, we can save a lot of heartache later.
It is with that desire in mind that we designed this website and this comprehensive go bag checklist. The items on this list as well as the recommendations will ensure that you can prepare your very own go bag.
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The Checklist
While go bag checklists may vary from place to place, below is the minimum items that should be a part of every go bag.
- 72 hour supply of food and water
- Blankets and complete change of warm clothes
- Flashlight, radio (battery or windup), and spare batteries
- First-aid kit and a whistle to signal for help
- Survival tools such as a pocket knife
- Dust masks, waterproof tape, and tents
- Child-care supplies and special-needs items for seniors or the disabled
- A waterproof folder or container with needed medication, copies of prescriptions, and other important documents
- List of emergency contacts and meeting places and a local map
- Credit cards and cash
- Extra set of house keys and car keys
- Paper, pens, and activities for children
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