How to Make a Go Bag!
A component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another easy to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly. Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work, considering what you would need for your immediate safety.
Flashlight Radio – battery operated Batteries Whistle Dust mask Pocket knife RopeWaterproof matchesEmergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat Local map Some water and food Permanent marker, paper and tape Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food Copy of health insurance and identification cards Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items Prescription medications and first aid supplies BlanketsToothbrush and toothpaste Extra keys to your house and vehicle Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget to make a Go-bag for your pets Children
Include a family picture and a favorite toy, game or book for each child in his/her Go-bag. Include your child’s emergency card and include information on reunification locations and out-of-area contact. Provide comfort food and treats for each child in your family disaster supplies kit. Keep a recent photo of your children in your Go-bag. Seniors or people with disabilities
Set up a Personal Support Network: Designate someone to check on you in an emergency and to help with evacuation or sheltering-in-place. Prepare and carry with you an emergency health information card: This will help you to communicate if you are found unconscious or incoherent. Include information about your medications, adaptive equipment, blood type, allergies and sensitivities, insurance numbers, immunization dates, communication difficulties and preferred treatment, as well as contact information for your health providers, personal support network and emergency contacts. Personal Care Assistance: If you receive assistance from a home healthcare agency or in-home support provider, find out how the provider will respond in an emergency. Designate backup or alternative providers that you can contact in an emergency. For Persons Using a Wheelchair: Plan for how you will evacuate in an emergency and discuss it with your care providers. If you use a motorized wheelchair, have a manual wheelchair as a backup. For Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Keep an extra cane by your bed. Attach a whistle; in case you need to attract attention. Exercise caution when moving, paths may have become obstructed. For Persons who are Hearing Impaired: Keep extra batteries for your hearing aids with emergency supplies. Consider storing your hearing aids in a container attached to your nightstand or bedpost, so you can locate them quickly after a disaster. For persons with Communication Disabilities: Store paper, writing materials, copies of a word or letter board and preprinted key phrases in your emergency kit, your wallet, purse, etcPets
Remember that animal react differently under stress
Recent photo of each pet Plastic bag, litter box and litter Copy of your pet's vaccination histiry and medical problem Names and phone numbers of your emergency contact, emergency veterinary hospital, and animal sheltersSturdy leashes and pet carriers Muzzle for dogsFor persons with Communication Disabilities: Store paper, writing materials, copies of a word or letter board and preprinted key phrases in your emergency kit, your wallet, purse, etc