๐ This is the go bag Iโve purchased and added to. โ Below is the full list of items Iโve added so you can build your own and customize to your familyโs needs.
๐ Go-Bag Supplies
Use this table to keep track of what you currently have and where it is at home.
๐ฆ Recommended Supplies
Minimum disaster necessities recommended by the American Red Cross:
Water: 1 gal/person/day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Flashlight (ideally crank-powered) - โ (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Extra batteries of all sizes Medications (7-day supply) and medical items Sanitation and personal hygiene items Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) Cell phone with chargers that will work in the event of a power outage Family and emergency contact information (See ) Paper map(s) of the local area
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit:
Medical supplies (hearing aids with batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.) Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) Games and activities for children Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) Extra set of car keys and house keys ๐ More Resources
Earthquake safety checklist (Red Cross)โ Pet owner fact sheet (FEMA)2014_PrinterFriendly_PetOwners.pdf
688.7 kB
โ โ Family communication plan for kids (FEMA)FEMA_plan_child_508_071513.pdf
1.2 MB
โ โ Family communication plan for parents (FEMA)FEMA_plan_parent_508_071513.pdf
1.2 MB
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