What is a go bag?
A go bag is an emergency preparedness kit that contains everything you would need to evacuate your home in a hurry. The contents of a go bag will vary depending on the individual, but there are some essential items that everyone should include.
Why you need a go bag?
A go bag is a portable kit containing the items you need to survive for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency. Many people choose to keep their go bag in their car so they can grab it and go if they need to evacuate quickly.
Your go bag should be personalized to meet your specific needs, but there are some essential items that everyone should include:
-Water: At least one gallon of water per person, per day.
-Food: Non-perishable food that does not require cooking or refrigeration.
–First aid kit: A basic first aid kit should include items like bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes and pain relievers.
–Flashlight: A battery-powered flashlight with extra batteries.
-Radio: A battery-powered radio or TV to stay informed about the situation.
-Clothing and bedding: Extra clothing and blankets to keep you warm if you have to evacuate to a shelter.
-Toiletries: Toiletries like soap, toothpaste and feminine products.
-Important documents: Copies of important documents like your driver’s license, passport, insurance cards, etc.
How big should a go bag be?
A go bag is a bag that you pack with everything you need in case of an emergency. The size of your go bag will depend on a few factors, such as how much you can carry, what you need to pack, and how long you need to be prepared for. Let’s take a look at a few factors to consider when deciding how big your go bag should be.
What to put in your go bag
A go bag, also called a bug-out bag or a BOB, is a portable kit that contains all the items you would need to survive for 72 hours in an emergency situation. The size of your go bag will depend on your individual needs and the type of disasters you are preparing for, but there are some general guidelines you can follow to ensure that your go bag is the right size for you.
One rule of thumb is to pack enough supplies for each person in your family, including yourself. This means that if you have a family of four, you should pack enough supplies for four people. Another rule of thumb is to pack enough supplies to last for 72 hours, or three days. This allows you to have enough food, water, and other supplies to last until help arrives or until you are able to get to a safe location.
Some specific items you should consider packing in your go bag include:
-Water: at least one gallon per person per day
-Food: non-perishable food such as canned goods, granola bars, etc.
-Manual can opener
–First Aid kit
-Flashlight and extra batteries
-Radio: battery-operated or hand crank radio
-Map of the area
-Clothing: sturdy shoes, jacket, hat, etc.
-Money: cash and coins
How to pack your go bag?
Your go bag should be big enough to fit everything you need, but not so big that it becomes cumbersome. A good rule of thumb is to pack enough for three days. If you live in an area with severe weather, you may want to consider packing a week’s worth of supplies.
Your go bag should include:
-A change of clothes for each member of your family
-A pair of comfortable walking shoes
-A first aid kit
-A flashlight and extra batteries
-A radio
-A map of the area
-Non-perishable food and water
-Cash