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Basically you need to have a pack sack, or some kind of bag, packed that you could grab it in an instant. Whether it is a house fire (like my neighbors just experienced) or an emergency evacuation, having a bag prepared can help save your life or, at the very least, prevent a major hassle once the commotion dies down. A typical "Go Bag" (it never stops sounding cool to me) includes:
- Photocopy of your passport or other government issued identification
- Photocopy of the deed to your house
- Photocopy of your home and vehicle insurance policy
- Photocopy of health insurance documents
- Photos of family (for identification purposes)
- Local map
- Local emergency contact info (ex. shelters)
- Emergency cash
- Change of clothes (something warm)
- Good, sturdy shoes + socks
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Soap & other necessary toiletries
- Spare pair of prescription eyeglasses
- Radio (crank style is best)
- Flashlights (again, crank style is best or pack spare batteries)
- Whistle
- Pocket knife (such as a Swiss Army Knife)
- Water bottles + food (something easy to open & non-perishable is ideal)
- First aid kit
- Spare house keys
- Special needs items (such as an inhaler)
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This bag shouldn't be too heavy and shouldn't carry superfluous items (unpack that hair straightener right now). It is an action movie/minutes to leave kind of bag. I'm working on mine right now, and I'm taking a bit of space for a small photo album of truly special photos. I'm petrified of losing my photographs. So much so that I leave discs with copies of my photos in another city! But the rest will be all serious stuff. Promise.
