| It is absolutely a must to have a simple | | | | quarters for phone calls |
| emergency preparedness plan as we never know | | | | - Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm |
| when an emergency or survival situation may | | | | hat |
| arise. | | | | - Local map |
| One of the simplest ways to do that is to have a | | | | - Some water and food (preferably freeze dried |
| Bug Out Bag for each person. | | | | or dehydrated foods) |
| Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and | | | | - Permanent marker, paper and tape |
| make sure each has an I.D. tag. | | | | - Photos of family members and pets for |
| You may not be at home when an emergency | | | | re-identification purposes |
| strikes so keep some additional supplies in your | | | | - List of emergency point-of -contact phone |
| car and at work, considering what you would | | | | numbers |
| need for your immediate safety. | | | | - List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) |
| Here is a simple Emergency Preparedness | | | | or food |
| Checklist to Make Your Own Bug Out Bag: | | | | - Copy of health insurance and identification cards |
| - Flashlight | | | | - Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or |
| - Radio - hand or battery operated | | | | other vital personal items |
| - Batteries | | | | - Prescription medications and first aid supplies |
| - Whistle | | | | - Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| - Fire Starters or water-proof matches | | | | - Extra keys to your house and vehicle |
| - Dust mask | | | | It will vary , of course on the items you will be |
| - Pocket knife | | | | adding to your bags depending on your location... |
| - Emergency cash in small denominations and | | | | the time of the year it is, etc... |