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Emergency Preparedness in
The Form of a Bug Out Bag!

It is absolutely a must to have a simple emergency preparedness plan as we never know when an emergency or survival situation may arise.

Having a simple 72 hour survival kit could mean the difference between survival and utter chaos in the event that we get caught in the middle of a pandemic scenario.

One of the simplest ways to do that is to have a Bug Out Bag for each person and then keep each bag in a place where it will be easy to locate at a moment's notice.

And JUST as importantly is to make sure that everyone KNOWS what the 'plan' is... where their bags are located at, what they are expected to do and where to meet up at, in the event you get separated,etc.

You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional emergency preparedness supplies in your car and at work, considering what you would need for your immediate safety.

How to Make Your Own Bug Out Bags Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag.

There are some Bug Out Bag Essentials you will want to add, regardless what your circumstances are, and then the list below will also give you an idea of what goes into each bag.

Make sure to click on the bag above,yup, the one with the shoes sitting next to it...where you can get MORE detailed info on how to put together a bug out bag. :)

The bug out bag list listed below is for a longer period of time but you can also buy or make 72 hour kits as well.

Emergency Preparedness Checklist For Your BOB...aka a Bug Out Bag!

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Flashlight
Radio – hand or battery operated
Batteries
Whistle
Fire Starters or water-proof matches
Small Backpacking stove
Dust mask
Pocket knife
Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat
Local map
Some water and food (preferably freeze dried or dehydrated foods)
Permanent marker, paper and tape
Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers
List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food
Copy of health insurance and identification cards
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Prescription medications and first aid supplies
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Extra keys to your house and vehicle

Other items you may want to include in your emergency preparedness checklist are the following:

Manual can opener and other cooking supplies
Plates, utensils,cookware and other feeding supplies
First Aid kit & instructions
A copy of important documents & phone numbers
Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member.
Heavy work gloves
Disposable camera
Unscented liquid household bleach and an eyedropper for water purification
Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer and soap
Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows
Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords.
Blanket or sleeping bag
Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation

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