"Go Bag" is an emergency-preparedness bag that you pack in advance, but hope you never need it.These bags can be used in situations that need to be quickly evacuated.You and your family should have enough food and water in your emergency kit to last several days.Extra clothing and blankets, as well as a flashlight and a Swiss Army knife, should be in your packing.
Step 1: Purchase a heavy-duty bag.
You want a bag that is large enough to hold all the things you need, but not so large that you have to fill it all up.It should be strong enough to carry all of the items without being damaged.If you no longer use a backpack, this can work.A solar backpack that can charge various devices is something you might want to consider.
Step 2: Purchase some food items.
You will need to bring a 3-day supply of food.If you want to prevent animals or pests from getting into your food supply, canned foods are the best, but they can be quite heavy.You can buy canned goods along with lighter options like beef jerky and peanut butter.Nonperishable food items can be found at your local grocery store.You should bring several days' worth of food for your pets in an emergency.
Step 3: Get a water purification method.
One gallon of water per person per day is what you need to plan on bringing.Adding iodine tablets can be used to purify the water.A small bottle of bleach is needed.In an emergency, a few drops of bleach can be used to purify water.
Step 4: There are practical tools in the pack.
Think of all the scenarios that you might need to prepare for.Tools and other items are needed to deal with these situations.Pack a lamp or flashlight, a hand crank one so you don't have to worry about batteries, an emergency radio, and a Swiss army knife.
Step 5: Pack blankets and extra clothing.
If you are stuck outdoors, you will need to bring extra clothing items that will help you.Keep in mind that the weather in your area will affect what you pack.Bring: gloves, walking shoes, extra socks, underwear, layers, wind/rain-resistant clothing.Mylar blankets are good for warmth.
Step 6: If possible, bring camping supplies.
Bringing camping supplies like a tent and sleeping bags for each member of your family is a good idea if you will need to sleep outdoors in an emergency.If you are stuck out in the cold, these can be life-saving.If you have a special backpacking backpack, you can attach the tent and sleeping bags to it.
Step 7: Required sanitary products should be brought.
If you are stuck outdoors or away from home for an extended period of time, you will still need to take care of your sanitary and hygiene related needs.The following items should be considered: Dust mask to protect you from potentially harmful airborne debris, sanitary towelettes, and a first aid kit.
Step 8: Pack all of your prescriptions.
If you are away from home, bring any medications or prescription items.Over-the-counter and prescription drugs are included.If you have to take medication, make sure you keep them all in one place, and that you sweep them into the bag without looking.You should refill your prescriptions before you run out.If you pack your go bag with your medications, you need to check it to make sure they aren't out of date.They should be thrown and replaced when they expire.If your pet needs medication, you should bring it with you.
Step 9: Important paper items can be brought in sealed plastic bags.
It is possible to include copies of important documents, a paper map of your area, and some extra cash in your bag.You should put these items in plastic bags to prevent them from being damaged.You should bring a copy of your passport, children's birth certificates, marriage or divorce papers, and insurance information.
Step 10: First, pack the heaviest items.
The bottom of your bag should hold the bulkiest items.The bag will be easier to carry if the weight is distributed more evenly.In the bottom of the bag, put things like walking shoes, canned food, bottles of water, and bulky lamps.
Step 11: Resealable plastic bags are used to store clothing.
Zip-lock or vacuum bags can be used to store your clothes.In the event of a flood, this will keep your clothes dry.The use of vacuum bags will help save space in your emergency kit, as they minimize the volume that bulky clothing and blankets take up.
Step 12: Everything is in your bag.
If you want to avoid damaging items in your bag, you should organize everything accordingly.The heaviest items should be put in the bottom of the bag.The lightest items on the top can be added according to weight.Group things by kind as well.Put each person's clothing in a single bag if you pack it in plastic bags.All of your undergarments and warmers should be put in a smaller bag.You can keep all of the hygiene products in a single bag, as well as the tools you packed in another bag.
Step 13: Food goods can be stored in plastic or metal containers.
Food items other than canned goods should be stored in plastic or metal containers.The boxes of food can be easy targets for insects and animal scavengers, so this will help keep the food items from being spoiled.The emergency kit bag can hold the food containers.
Step 14: The bag should be kept in a dry place.
It's important to store food items in the right conditions.If your go bag contains food items, keep it in a dry place away from doorways and vents that could expose it to heat or cold.It is important that your go bag is out of the way.It should be kept away from the normal traffic of your daily life.This will help keep pests out of your bag.You could put it in a cabinet in the laundry room.
Step 15: The bag should be easily accessible.
If something is happening and you need to act quickly, then you should grab your emergency kit.It's a good idea to put your bag in a place that you can find quickly.It is possible to store your go bag in the trunk of your car for easy access.Depending on the season, the contents may get extremely hot or cold, which isn't the best conditions for food items.
Step 16: It should be kept out of the reach of children and animals.
You don't want to grab your bag on your way out the door in an emergency situation only to realize later that your dog chewed through the fabric to get some of the food inside, or your child thought the flashlight was a toy.