Smart Seniors Need a Grab-n-Go Bag!

At my Knit Club we discuss everything under the sun.  Last week one of the knitters had been to an emergency preparedness meeting in her neighborhood.  She had lots of suggestions for things we need to do to be better prepared, including packing a bag that will be ready to go when we have to evacuate because of earthquake, fire or other emergency.  I know that we have all thought about this and plan to do it when we have some extra time.  How about now?

The New York Times also had an article last week on go bags.  I am including that, too.

You will not need all of these items and there, are, of course, other things that you will want to pack.  Keep this bag in a place that is easily accessible if you need to get out of your house quickly.

• LED Flashlight/lanterns/head lamps

• Small radio and batteries (Tune radio to 1610 am—this is the station that will broadcast

• during an  emergency)

• Paper Map

• Water Bottle

• Snacks

• Cell charger and power banks

• First aid kit, whistle, pocket knife

• Meds and prescriptions

• Extra Glasses/contacts

• Changes of clothes and underwear for a week

• Sturdy shoes

• Car and house Keys, credit cards, cash

• Copies of documents (paper and digital)  (You might want to scan your important documents and store them in the cloud).

• Pencils, permanent marker

• Essential medical equipment

• Extra masks (think covid and smoke)

• Duct tape

• Emergency blanket

• Water bottle, energy bars

• Stove if you have it

• Water

• Evacuation outfit (heavy shoes, cotton clothing, bandana(mask), hat, reflective outerware

• laptop and charger/iPad)

• Extra cash in case ATMs are not working

• For a separate bag:

• Family Photos

• Portraits/art

• Treasured family items

• Several changes of clothing