Go Bag

If you need to leave your home, it will be important that you are ready to go as quickly as possible. Having a Go Bag in an accessible place ensures that you and your family are prepared for whatever situation arises.

Go Bag Guidelines:

Each member of your household should have his or her own Go Bag
Go Bags should be easy to carry and sturdy
Go Bags should be stored in an easily accessible location
Go bags should be prepared for any time of the year
Go Bags should be updated every six months

Each Individual’s Go Bag Should Include:

Bottled water (at least 1)
Some non-perishable food
Flashlight
Extra batteries (check the necessary types)
Whistle
Prescription medication for a week, along with copies of your prescriptions
Emergency blanket
Rain gear (poncho)
A hat
Comfortable sturdy shoes
Extra pair of glasses and/or hearing aids
Toilet paper
Plastic garbage bags
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Feminine hygiene products
A copy of your communications plan card
A regional map
Special needs items for members of your family, especially children, seniors or people with disabilities, and pets.
Paper, pens, and tape—in case you need to leave a message somewhere
Dustmask
Cash—preferably in small denominations
Coins for pay phones
Copies of important documents in a waterproof container (i.e. IDs, insurance information, proof of address, passports, etc.)
A recent family photo for identification purposes—make sure everyone’s face can be seen clearly