Tips for Your Evacuation Kit

Each family should have a “go bag” – a backpack works best – as a smaller, lighter version of the home disaster kit in case you have to evacuate on foot and can’t haul a big kit in the car. Keep one at home, and a second one in the car or at work in case you can’t go back home before an evacuation. Some families pack individual backpacks for each member that include personal clothing and needs; figure out which works best for your family.

A family Go Bag should include:

Cell phone charger
Cash/credit card
Phone list of contacts, hotels, etc.
Map with evacuation route and meeting place marked
Copies of important papers and photo ID in water-proof container or bag
First Aid kit
Dust mask
Nonperishable snacks
Bottled water
Socks and underwear
Whistle
Anti-bacterial handcleanser
Water purifying tablets
Hygiene items
Batteries
Radio
Mess kit
Special items like baby formula and eyeglasses