Go Bag Contents
- ID and Docs:
Personal identification (ID cards, passports)
Copies of important documents (birth certificates, insurance policies)
Emergency contact information
Maps of the local area
- Money and Keys:
Cash in small denominations
Credit/debit cards
Spare keys (house, car)
- First Aid Kit:
Basic first aid supplies (bandages, gauze, adhesive tape)
Antiseptic wipes and creams
Pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
Prescription medications and copies of prescriptions
Allergy medications
Hand sanitizer
- Food and Water:
Bottled water (at least 1 gallon per person per day)
Non-perishable food items (energy bars, canned goods)
Manual can opener
- Clothing and Personal Items:
Change of clothes and underwear
Sturdy shoes or boots
Rain gear and warm clothing
Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products)
Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Tools and Equipment:
Flashlight with extra batteries
Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
Matches or lighter in a waterproof container
Whistle
Duct tape
Emergency blanket or sleeping bag
- Communication Devices:
Fully charged cell phone with an extra battery or power bank
Emergency radio (battery-operated or hand-crank)
- Shelter and Comfort:
Tent or tarp
Compact sleeping pad or mat
Small pillow or neck rest
- Children and Pets:
Baby supplies (formula, diapers, baby food)
Toys or comfort items for children
Pet supplies (food, leash, carrier, bowl)
- Specialty Items:
Glasses or contact lenses and solution
Important family photos or keepsakes
Notebook and pen