Emergency Go-Bag Checklist

Go Bag

You  Emergency Preparedness Kit at home will help sustain you and your family for up to 72 hours or more, but what if you have to quickly evacuate your house?  (Perhaps in under 5 minutes)


Each member of your family (including pets) should have an Emergency Go-Bag prepared:

Non Perishable Food & Water

Medications, Prescription Numbers, and Medical/Vaccination Records 

Portable Radio

Flashlight & Batteries

Seasonal Clothes for 3 to 5 days

Pet Supplies - See Pet Preparedness for more information

Cell Phone & Charger

□ Whistle

Duct Tape

First Aid Kit

ATM, credit and debit cards, and cash in small bills

Copies of Important Documents (such as)

□ Identification

□ Insurance

□ Home Inventory - pictures and video of inventory assist as well

□ Passport / Drivers License

 

Additional items to consider taking if there is an evacuation

Family heirlooms, photo albums, and videos

Backed up computer files 

Photographs of the exterior of the house and landscaping

Hygiene Items