Consider if you were told to evacuate or BUG OUT right now. How many people and what are there capabilities as far as being able to carry items. Plan appropriately.
BUG OUT:
Any bag will work.
FOOD that will be enough for you for 72 hours (3 days) this should be for each person in the group needs that amount. Also think about weight. ( A separate post on Items to think about for this category will be coming soon)
Can Opener (Manual) , Church Key and Bottle Opener- To open any items you have brought with you to eat.
Water- Enough for at least 72 hours or 3 days (I try to keep enough for 2 weeks ready or accessible). I believe the minimum is at 1 gallon per person per day. Also if you have pets, 1 gallon per day per pet. That being said. This amount is for drinking consumption. Does not leave room for items like MRE's, those prepackaged mashed potatoes and Macaroni and cheese. I like to keep commercially packaged bottle water available. For uses of hygiene and cooking consider either saving gallon and liter containers to re-fill with tap water you have boiled (distilled) or Purchase the water in gallon jugs.
Sleeping items- Blankets, Sheets, Pillow. You are going to have to sleep at some point. You can store some items in rolling suitcases, or Rubbermaid type containers that could be carried by one or two people.
Clothes- 3 days minimal for each person. Again, I suggest at least a weeks worth.
Battery Powered Radio- You need a way to here news that does not require electricity.
Documents- Including things like: State Id's, Passports, Social Security Cards, Shot Records, Birth Certificates, Any License's you have, Medical Cards (insurance), A list of any allergies (food or medicines), A list of any medications you take, If military at any time think of keeping a copy of your DD214. Also consider things like: Home Owners/ Renters Insurgency agreement, Car Title, proof of Car Insurance. I also recommend that 1 person carry photos or a device (flash drive, thumb drive, travel drive, jump drive or a SD card) to store photos of possessions in your home. I say this for 2 reasons. It document what your home looked like before what ever event took place. Also, documents the fact you had the possessions should your insurance ask for a list and photos yo have it. Also each person should have a photo in hand of each member of there party (including any pets) you are traveling with.
Cash- If you can not use Credit and Debit then Atm's are out too. Keep a predetermined amount of Cash on hand to Cover you and anyone you may be responsible for 3 days minimum.
First aid Kit
Contact list- Each person should have a list of Names, addresses and Phone numbers for people like: Who would be notified if anything happens. Who to call to keep the rest of your family updated. Each member of your party/team. Primary Doctor.
Whistle and Mirror- Signaling needs
Flash Light- with extra batteries: If you can find a nice LED light that runs on either AA or AAA batteries
Pets- If you have pets who will be evacuating with you think about things like:
- FOOD
- Leash or kennel
- Harness, Collar
- Shot Records
- Any Medicine
- Water Supply
***Consider these***
- Charging Cables for any Cell Phone
- Solar Charger for at least 1 Cell phone
- Survival Candle- Long burning
- Matches (waterproof) or a lighter or 2
Get Home bag
(These tend to differ, depending on how far HOME is)
A bag - I would use a gym bag or backpack. Stay away from any that would encourage someone to break in thinking a high value item is inside like a laptop.
Cash
Whistle & Mirror - signal for help
A knife- to cut items open or if need be defense (check your states laws on Legal Carry Knives)
Fire- Waterproof Matches or A couple lighters
First Aid Kit
**Road side kit** If you might be able to drive home. Keep tools in your vehicle that would allow you change a tire or get or give a jump using jumper cables.
Mobile Phone Charger
Maps of local area and or GPS unit
**This list is still being built at this time**
Also I will be trying to get these list's in a .pdf that you could download and print. I am hoping to have them up with in a month so mid December of 2013
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