Go Bags For You & Your Family

Plan Ahead. Pack a GO Bag.

Think about what you would take if you had 15 minutes of notice to leave your home. Now, think if you had just two minutes. Pack a Go Bag for when you must leave home in a hurry. Pack one Go Bag for each member of your household. Pack up important items now, so you and your family will have what you need later. Use a duffle bag or backpack to hold your items. Keep your Go Bags in an easily accessible place. Take your portable computer with you if you have one. Always know where your keys, wallet, cell phone and charger are located and be ready to grab them on your way out. Download the CERT Safety Tip or Listos Disaster Guide for more information.

To pack now:

Copies of your identification and insurance documents
Other important medical information
Papers that are important to you
Map marked with routes out of your neighborhood
Cash. Small bills – $1s, $5s, and $10s – add to the stash over time
Extra medications and a list of all prescriptions
Extra charging cord for your phone
Flashlight with extra batteries, multi-tool, whistle, and lighter
Small first aid kit
AM/FM radio with extra batteries
Snacks – power bars are a good choice
Containers of water. Plastic should be replaced every 6 months.
Your contact list – use the one on the back of this flyer
Weather resistant jacket, socks, shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat and gloves, and emergency blanket
Photos of family and you with your pets

✔ TIP – You can keep a digital copy of all papers and photos on a flash drive!

Don’t forget to pack a Pet Go Bag. Adjust for your pet’s unique needs. More information at our Pet Go Bag page.

pet carrier, leash/ halter/ harness
water, bowls, blanket, toys, waste disposal bags
medications, vaccine records, contact info of vet
3-day supply of food, water, first aid kit
pet ID chip info, current photos of your pet with you/your family

Contra Costa Animal Response (CART) offers a 3-step disaster plan for pets

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