Go Bag with ID tag – What to have in your Hand
- Important Documents – electronic or paper copies in a water
tight plastic bag. Include birth and marriage certificates,
insurance cards, deeds, photo IDs, titles; valuable items, recent
family and pet photos, bank and investment records,
- Extra Keys
- Money – at least $50 in small bills along with ATM and credit
cards
- Bottled water and energy bars for each person
- Flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries
- Whistle, water proof marker, paper, waterproof matches
- “Leatherman” type multi tool (pocket knife may not be allowed in
shelters)
- Space blanket, 2 garbage bags, plastic drop cloth, strapping
tape or duct tape
- Water filter and/or iodine water purification tablets
- N95 “dust” type mask, vinyl gloves and hand sanitizer for each
person
- First Aid Kit (disinfectant, band aids, aspirin, sunscreen, hat,
insect repellant, epi pen, etc.),
- Sanitary supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tissues,
- Camp clothing (including sturdy shoes, warm socks and rain gear)
- Contact information (family, friends - emergency numbers and
emails)
- Child Care supplies (toys, diapers, books, music, music player,
medicines, etc.)
- Pet papers, carriers and supplies (Red Cross Shelters cannot
accept pets. Please have
alternative plans.)
Items to add as you go out the door:
- Cell phone, laptop and chargers or extra battery supplies
- Medications, glasses a nd other current medical supplies
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