How to pack a go-bag

Teach: How to pack a go-bag

What to say

For a wildfire or flood evacuation from an apartment, a go-bag should let you leave in five minutes and last three days: water and shelf-stable food, a written list of medications and a supply of them, copies of ID and insurance in a waterproof pouch, cash in small bills, a power bank and charger, a flashlight, a first aid kit, a change of clothes and anything a pet needs.

What to show, in order

1. Choose a backpack you could carry on a long walk, and store it by the door or in a nearby closet.
2. Pack water and shelf-stable food for three days, and a can opener if needed.
3. Add a list of your medications, doses as your doctor wrote them, and a week's supply if your pharmacist can arrange it.
4. Put copies of ID, insurance cards and important contacts in a waterproof pouch, and save digital copies where you can reach them.
5. Add cash in small bills, a power bank and charging cable, a flashlight with spare batteries, and a whistle.
6. Add a first aid kit, a change of clothes, sturdy shoes, a rain layer, hygiene items and masks.
7. Pack food, water, leash and records for any pet.
8. Check the bag twice a year: rotate food and water, recharge the power bank and update the documents.

The check question

Ask: How long should a go-bag last? Answer: About three days

From EveryManKnows. General information, not professional advice.