GO-BAGS 101

An "emergency go bag" is a portable kit containing essential supplies like food, water, first aid items, communication devices, and personal documents, designed to be readily accessible in case of an emergency that requires immediate evacuation from your home, allowing you to survive for a short period until reaching safety. 

Key points about an Emergency Go Bags:

• Purpose:

  To provide basic necessities for a temporary period away from home during an emergency situation like a natural disaster, fire, or power outage. 

• Contents:

  Typically includes non-perishable food, bottled water, a first aid kit, flashlight, battery-powered radio, cell phone charger, important documents (ID, insurance papers), extra clothes, personal medications, and hygiene items. 

• Accessibility:

  Should be easily accessible and readily packed, often kept near the exit door.