bug out bag
(I.E. BOB)
As you know some emergencies will require that you and your family will leave the house or shelter, and oftentimes many of Our People rush out of their homes empty-handed and unprepared for the emergency that is about to confront them. A BOB is a backpack that contains all the basic necessities that one keeps on the ready at all times. When a natural disaster hits and it is time to evacuate, everything you and/or your family will need should be in your BOB (i.e. depending on how many family members you will be responsible for) in addition to your primary BOB. Each family member should wear a survival parka shell. These waterproof jackets have multiple pockets providing additional space to carry more emergency supplies.
Your Bug-Out-Bag (BOB) should consist of the following items:
1) A pair of thick thermal underwear (top and bottom)
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2) A liner and outer socks.
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3) Rugged Gloves
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4) Battery Operated Radios
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5) Laptop Computer/Cellphone
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6) Compass/GPS Devices
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7) Water Filter System/Water Purification Tablets
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8) Watter Bladder (e.g. MRS Platypus 2 Liter)
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9.) Sleeping Bag(s)/Life-Jackets/Life-Perservers
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10.) Flashlights/Extra Batteries and LED Headlamp(s)
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11.) Fire-Starter/Butane Lighter/Flint/Waterproof Matches
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12.) Folding Multiple Function Tool/Knife
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13.) Legal and Registered Gun(s)
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14.) Whistles/Clickers
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15.) Cup/Spoon Forks
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16.) Non-perishable Food: e.g., Nuts, Dry Fruits, Precooked Rice, Chocolate, Raisons, Granola Bars, Trail Mix
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17.) First Aid Kit
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Note: We understand that many of our people within the community can't afford to purchase these items, we will discuss this as well.
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New Go
bag
What you need in your
emergency escape kit
Amid COVID-19, add hand sanitizers and masks along with your food, batteries and medication.
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No need for expensive purchases on bags and what states in my Emergency Response Booklet you can download or receive from www.theconcretescholar.com
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Hurricane Laura sent 1.5 million residents in coastal regions of Texas and Louisiana scrambling for safer ground, and the National Guard was dispatched to Michigan to help people evacuate when breached dams caused massive flooding.
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1.) The Bag. Your carryall must be large and sturdy enough to hold the essentials and small enough to grab on the run. A backpack is a great option. If you're not able to carry a heavy bag, recommends a duffel bag on the wheels.
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2.) Food and Water. Add lightweight, nutrient-dense foods, such as protein bars, instant oatmeal, nuts and seeds, and at least one gallon of water per person, per day. Don't forget a manual can opener and water for at least three days; remember to pack enough for your pets, too.
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3.) Personal Essentials. Purchase travel-sized toiletries and a first aid kit. Pack a change of clothing, including a warm, waterproof layer, as well as an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses (and solution). Other items that should be in your go bag are an emergency blanket, scissors, duct tape, work gloves, towels and matches. I would put matches in a zip lock.
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4.) COVID-19 Needs. The pandemic means that masks are an essential go-bag item, and they can also be used to filter out ash from fires. However, if in fire area cautions that only N95 masks will filter out fire particulates that could trigger asthma or allergic responses. Hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, soap, antibacterial wipes and a thermometer.
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5.) Medications. If there is a warning that you may be evacuated, call your pharmacy and request an extra medication refill. Pack a list of your medications and the phone numbers for your pharmacy and physicians. You'll also need portable versions of specialized medical equipment like syringes, CPAP machines and oxygen tanks.
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If you have to evacuate without notice, the RX Open website, in partnership with the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, maps the list of pharmacies that are open in disaster-stricken areas.
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6.) Electronics. Throw in extra phone chargers, a flashlight and batteries. "We recommend hand-crank portable radios", "When all of our lines of communication go down during a disaster, AM/FM radios have proven to be one of the most reliable sources of...communication, and you don't need to worry about having fresh batteries."
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7.) Paperwork. Make photocopies of essential documents, including passports; birth certificates; driver's licenses; Social Security and Medicare Cards; marriage, adoption and naturalization certificates; title or lease documents; insurance paperwork; and credit and debit card information. Make sure to store these in a waterproof, zip-loc bag.
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8.) Cash. If natural disasters causes power outages, you may not be able to use your deb or credit cards to make purchases, so add cash to your go bag. I suggest "a couple hundred dollars" for a two-member household, to cover gas, food and other last-minute essentials. A combination of small bills and rolls of quarters is ideal if you need to buy food or water from vending machines.
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Keep your go bag in an accessible location, such as a front hall closet or garage, where it's easy to grab on your way out the door.
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"(Packing a Go Bag) does take an investment of time, energy and a little bit of money," "but the payoff is worth it to have that peace of mind."