10 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2020 |
Here's what goes into a "go bag," a packed
case for each occupant in your home, that you
can grab on your way out the door in case of
emergency:
It should contain items that will help keep
you safe and comfortable in the hours and days
following a catastrophic event.
Include your daily medications (enough for about three
days), in case you can't get to a pharmacy for awhile. Remember to
bring any portable devices that you need
every day.
You'll need a long-lasting LED flashlight,
and an extra phone charger in case you're
fortunate enough to have electricity, and
a charged portable battery in case you're
not.
Pack travel-size versions of your
daily toiletries, and include backup
eyeglasses, a first-aid kit, baby wipes, and
a multipurpose tool that has a knife and a
can opener. You'll need a few day's worth of
clothing, and waterproof shoes or boots.
Fill a zip-top waterproof bag with
photocopies of your birth certificate,
driver's license, Social Security and Medicare cards, power of attorney,
will and/or trust, marriage/adoption/naturalization certificates,
insurance and medical records, and a list of credit and ATM cards.
Bottled water is essential, as are energy bars and drinks, plus
money — enough for a few days. Be sure to include small bills and a
roll of quarters for use in vending machines.
A small backpack is ideal for the bag, but a lightweight suitcase
with wheels will also do. Remember, you may literally be running
with it.
There are many places that sell pre-
packaged bags to take the hassle out
of preparing your own bag. Look at
stealthangel.com, emergencykits.com,
simplerlife.com, and first-aid-product.
com. Amazon has a great supply of go
bags, too, and you can even get one at
COSTCO.
Prices range from $30 for one person
to $250 for a family of four. Remember
that old motto — be prepared. You can
literally save your own life. For more
information call EPAP's Executive
Team at (951) 524-3126.
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