Go Bag Check List

Basic Essentials

• Water: One gallon per person per day (3-day supply for evacuation)

• Nonperishable Food: Energy bars, granola bars, dried fruit, nuts, canned goods with a manual can opener

• Important Documents: Copies of insurance cards, birth certificates, deeds, photo IDs, proof of address, emergency contact list, in a waterproof container

• Extra Keys: Spare set of car and house keys

• Cash and Cards: Credit and ATM cards, $100 in small bills

• Flashlight: With extra batteries

• Battery-operated AM/FM Radio: With extra batteries

• Tent or Emergency Shelter: Lightweight and portable

• Medications: Prescriptions, list of medications, dosages, allergies, and a copy of your health insurance

Clothing and Personal Items

• Change of Clothes: Including a warm jacket, hat, gloves, and rain gear

• Sturdy Shoes: Comfortable for walking

• Personal Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant, soap, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products

• First Aid Kit: Bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, any prescription medications, and a first aid manual

• Contact and Meeting Place Information: For everyone in your family

Tools and Equipment

Multi-tool or Swiss Army Knife

Duct Tape

Notepad and Pen

Glow Sticks

Whistle

Compass

Small Regional Map

Fire Starter: Waterproof matches, lighter, or fire starter kit

Mylar Blanket or Space Blanket

Sleeping Bag or Warm Blanket

Paracord or Rope

Tarp: For shelter or ground cover

Additional Supplies

Face Masks: N95 or surgical masks

Work Gloves: For protection and handling rough materials

Trash Bags: For sanitation and multi-purpose use

Sewing Kit: For clothing repairs

Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape: For creating a barrier against contaminants

Spare Cell Phone Charger: Solar or battery-powered

Portable Charger or Power Bank

Small Toolkit: Basic tools like a screwdriver, pliers, wrench

Safety Glasses: For eye protection

Special Considerations

Infant and Child Supplies: Diapers, formula, bottles, baby food, blankets, toys

Pet Care Supplies: Food, water, leash, collar, carrier, vaccination records

Senior and Disability Supplies: Hearing aids, glasses, mobility aids, special dietary foods

Food and Cooking

Portable Stove or Camping Stove: With fuel

Mess Kit: Lightweight cookware and utensils

Can Opener: Manual

Water Purification Tablets or Filter: For safe drinking water

Communication and Navigation

Two-way Radios: For communication if cell service is down

GPS Device: Or a pre-downloaded offline map app on your phone

Light and Signal

Headlamp: With extra batteries

Emergency Flare: For signaling

Reflective Tape: For visibility

Comfort and Entertainment

Books or Magazines: For passing the time

Playing Cards or Small Games: To keep morale up

Miscellaneous

Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses: And solution

Copies of Medical Records: And prescriptions

Emergency Blanket: Lightweight and compact

Heavy-duty Garbage Bags: Multi-purpose, can be used for rain ponchos, waste disposal, etc.

Hand Crank Radio: With a phone charging port

Remember to customize your Go-Bag based on your personal needs, climate, and the specific threats you might face. Regularly update and check your bag to ensure everything is in working order and nothing has expired. Stay prepared and stay safe!