Think about these items for your Go Bag:

• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Lightweight blankets
• Emergency information, including insurance policies
• A list of medications and correct dosage, and doctor’s names
• Personal items such as toothbrushes, soap, extra glasses, etc.
• First aid kit
• Whistle
• Change of clothing
• Nonperishable snacks
• Books, cards or magazines to pass the time

For infants and children:

• Baby formula and food
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Blanket or toy

For medical conditions:

• Empty pill bottle(s) or a list of current medications (make sure you update your go bag when your medications change)
• Your doctor’s phone number

For pets:

• Pet food and water
• Collar with ID tags
• Pet medication(s)
• Pet carriers and leashes
• Medical records from vet
• Photos of your pet
• Microchip information

Make or buy an emergency kit for your car:

If you travel with your pet regularly, make sure that you have an emergency kit for them as well. Some items to think about for your car kit are: a small first aid kit, flashlight or light sticks, flares or reflective cones, a blanket, cell phone charger, jumper cables, bottled water, nonperishable snacks, and a “help” flag or brightly colored cloth that can be tied to the antenna.

ATM machines may not work:

Stash some cash in case ATMs and credit card machines are not usable in a disaster. Grocery stores and other businesses may not be able to accept your credit or debit card. Cash could be the only acceptable means to make a purchase. Some experts say you should have at minimum $150.00 in cash stashed away. Take $1.00 a week and place it in an envelope in your emergency kit. In just a little time, you will have some cash stashed away for use in emergencies.