Be Ready. Be Safe. Be Prepared.
A Go-Bag is a portable emergency kit filled with essential supplies that can help you and your family stay safe if you need to evacuate quickly. Whether it's a wildfire, severe storm, flooding, hazardous materials incident, or another emergency, having a Go-Bag ready can make all the difference.
Keep your Go-Bag somewhere easy to grab, such as a closet near your main exit, and review it at least once a year.
๐ง Water
- One gallon of water per person, per day (minimum 3-day supply)
- Extra bottled water if space allows
- Water purification tablets or portable water filter
๐ Food
Pack non-perishable foods such as:
- Protein bars
- Trail mix
- Peanut butter
- Crackers
- Canned meats
- Instant oatmeal
- Dried fruit
- Baby formula (if needed)
Don't forget a manual can opener.
๐ฆ Safety & Light
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Headlamp
- Emergency whistle
- Multi-tool or pocket knife
- Waterproof matches or lighter
๐ป Stay Informed
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Phone charger
- Portable power bank
- Charging cables
๐ฉน First Aid
Include items such as:
- Bandages
- Gauze
- Medical tape
- Antiseptic wipes
- Antibiotic ointment
- Pain relievers
- Tweezers
- Disposable gloves
- Prescription medications
๐ Clothing
Pack enough for several days.
- Extra shirt
- Pants
- Socks
- Underwear
- Rain jacket
- Warm coat
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sturdy shoes
๐งผ Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toilet paper
- Feminine hygiene products
- Small towel
- Garbage bags
๐ Important Documents
Store copies in a waterproof zip bag.
Include:
- Driver's licenses
- Birth certificates
- Insurance cards
- Medical information
- Emergency contact list
- Prescription list
- Bank information
- Pet vaccination records
Consider keeping encrypted digital copies on a USB drive or secure cloud storage.
๐ต Cash
Power outages may prevent credit card processing.
Carry:
- Small bills
- Coins
๐ถ Special Family Needs
Remember supplies for:
- Infants
- Elderly family members
- Medical equipment
- Prescription medications
- Hearing aid batteries
- CPAP supplies
- Glasses
- Contact lens solution
๐พ Don't Forget Pets
Pack:
- Food
- Water
- Leash
- Carrier
- Medications
- Vaccination records
- Waste bags
- Favorite toy or blanket
๐ Vehicle Emergency Kit
It's also a good idea to keep supplies in your vehicle:
- Jumper cables
- Blanket
- Ice scraper
- Small shovel
- Flashlight
- Snacks
- Water
- First aid kit
- Phone charger
- Tire inflator or repair kit
โ Annual Go-Bag Check
At least once each year:
- Replace expired food
- Replace expired medications
- Rotate bottled water
- Test flashlights
- Recharge battery packs
- Update important documents
- Adjust supplies for children as they grow
Quick Checklist
โ Water
โ Food
โ Flashlight
โ Radio
โ Batteries
โ First Aid Kit
โ Medications
โ Phone Charger
โ Power Bank
โ Clothing
โ Hygiene Items
โ Important Documents
โ Cash
โ Pet Supplies