| A bug out bag is simple a bag you can grab in case | | | | It might be a good idea to have more than 72 hours |
| of a disaster or emergency. The concept is that if | | | | worth. |
| you have to evacuate the area quickly because of a | | | | Blankets and camping gear to keep warm. |
| coming severe storm or wildfire, you can grab this | | | | Clothing for a few days. Keep multiple seasons of |
| bag and be on your way to get out of the city as | | | | clothing in the bag. |
| fast as possible. | | | | Hand crank radio device. Look for ones that you cell |
| A bug out bag is kind of like a survival kit except the | | | | phone might be able to plug into as an alternative |
| rational is that it's something to survive on for about | | | | method for charging. |
| 72 hours as opposed to surviving for much longer | | | | Flashlights with extra batteries. |
| durations. It's something that you can grab quickly in | | | | Cash. |
| case of any emergency whether it is a disaster, a | | | | Maps and locations to go to. It's advisable that all |
| fire, or a family emergency. | | | | members in the family know which locations to go to |
| Things you should consider to put into a bug out bag. | | | | in case of a disaster because you might not be |
| If you wish, you can also store some of this in your | | | | together in the same place when disaster strikes. |
| vehicle. Just make sure that vehicle is one that is | | | | Contact information of everyone you may need to |
| with you at all times so you always have access to | | | | contact. |
| the supplies. | | | | Any other survival tools that you may need to use. |
| Food and water. Have enough to eat for every | | | | From time to time, remember to rotate the items in |
| member of the family you are with at at least 1 | | | | the bag like food and water especially as well the |
| gallon of water per day. | | | | medicine. It would be good practice to at least |
| First aid kit. | | | | monthly check the bag and make sure the contents |
| Fire starting kit or tool. | | | | are still safe to use and work properly. |
| Any medications that you would be required to take. | | | | |