Step 3 get a Go Bag
In an emergency situation you may need to move quickly, so it’s important to have all your basic necessities to hand.
Ideally prepare a small, easy-to-carry bag with essentials and store it in an accessible place ready to go. At the very least, have an up to date check list for your ‘go bag’.
Ideally prepare a small, easy-to-carry bag with essentials and store it in an accessible place ready to go. At the very least, have an up to date check list for your ‘go bag’.
Think about including things such as
- key documents (such as passport, driving licence, your personal emergency contact list and insurance details)
- first aid kit including any medication
- battery operated radio with spare batteries or wind up radio
- mobile phone/charger
- glasses/contact lenses
- toiletries (including nappies/sanitary supplies)
- any special items for babies, children, elderly and disabled people
- spare set of keys (home/car/office)
- bottled water/energy bars
- coins/cash (small denominations) and credit cards
- a torch and batteries or a wind up torch
- change of clothes and blankets and sensible footwear (if necessary, waterproofs)