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Go Kits / Bug out Bags” are meant to be grabbed quickly in case of little to no-notice events such as emergency evacuations, prolonged utility outages, hurricanes and severe weather emergencies. Go Kits are essential for when individuals or families need to Shelter-In-Place or evacuate. When building your Go Kit, plan to have enough supplies for each person in your family for 72 hours (3 days). The following lists are provided as guidance for building your own Go Kit.
For the Office:
•Change of Comfortable Clothes
•Comfortable walking shoes
•Bottled Water
•Food
•Emergency Blanket
•First Aid Kit
•Medications and Prescriptions
•Flashlight/lightsticks
•N95 Rated Respirator Mask
•Battery-powered Radio
•Extra Batteries
•Toothbrush/Toothpaste
•Cleansing Wipes
•Deodorant
•Other Hygiene Items
•Entertainment (paperback, deck of cards, game boy)
•Whistle to signal for help
For Your Vehicle: “Go Kit”
•Hard hat
•Leather gloves
•N95 Rated Respirator Masks
•Extra Set of House/Car Keys
•Important Papers/Documents
in waterproof container)
•Non-perishable Food (raisins, trail mix, nuts, energy bars)
•Bottled Water – one-gallon per number of passengers
•Basic First Aid Kit
•Medications and Prescriptions
•Flares
•Duct Tape
•Heavy Work Gloves
•Fire Extinguisher
•Battery-Powered Radio
•Compass and Maps
•Flashlight & extra batteries
•Blanket(s) or Sleeping Bag(s)
•Rope (nylon or clothesline) – at least 50-feet
•Extra Clothing/Walking Shoes
•Lip Balm, Hand Lotion and Sunscreen
•Plastic Bags (zip-lock and grocery store)
•Toilet/Facial Tissue
•Poncho
•Waterproof Matches/Lighter
•Hand Warmers
•Cash/Assorted Change
For the Home:
Store the following items in an easy-to-access place in your home:
•Hard hat
•For Hot Food: a can of sterno &
lightweight cooking pans (plus salt, pepper, and sugar)
•1 gallon of water/day/person
•Medications and Prescriptions
•N95 Rated Respirator Masks
•Emergency Food
•Emergency Blanket
•Small First Aid Kit
•Leather Gloves
•Flashlight
•Extra Batteries
•Extra Set of House/Car Keys
•Important Papers/Documents (in waterproof container)
•Whistle
•Battery-Powered Radio
•Paper cups, plastic utensils, matches, non-electric can opener,
and aluminum foil
•Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, juices, milk, and soup; packaged snacks (a variety)
•Foods for people w/special diets
Vitamins & prescription drugs
• Toilet paper, antibacterial hand wipes, soap, chlorine bleach, disinfectant, & paper towels
• Personal hygiene items
•Extra pair of eyeglasses
•Large plastic trash bags & large covered trash can
•Change of clothing, rain wear, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, thermal wear
•Cell phone and charger
•Books and games
•Special items for elderly, infants
•Cookies, candy, sweetened cereals, instant coffee, and tea bags (these are comfort foods)
Some Places Where You Can Purchase “Go Kits”:
www.redcrossshop.orgAmerican Red Cross
www.ambientweather.comAmbient Weather
www.baproducts.comB & A Products
www.disasternecessities.comDisaster Necessities.com
www.first-aid-product.comFirst-Aid Product.com
www.lifekit.com Lifekit
www.homelandpreparedness.com Homeland Preparedness
For Information on N95 Rated Respirator Masks:
www.fda.gov/cdrh/ppe/masksrespirators
www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/respirators
www.nextag.com
Where You Can Go For More Information:
http://EPrepare.state.govState Dept. Office of Emergency Management
www.ready.govU.S. Department of Homeland Security
www.redcross.orgAmerican Red Cross
www.fema.govFederal Emergency Management Agency
www.aspca.orgEmergency Pet Preparedness - ASPCA