These are the essentials that you must take with you in case of an emergency.
With the successive storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters that have hit the Philippines in the past few months, a Go Bag has become an item that an individual or a family must possess inside their homes.
The said kit contains all the necessary supplies needed should there be the need to evacuate in case of an emergency.
Ideally, it should be able to help one survive for at least 72 hours, especially during times when the lines for electricity, communication, and water are cut off.
Here are the items that must be packed inside.
- 1. First aid kit
- Medicines such as paracetamol, mefenamic acid, maintenance, among others
- Band-aids and anti-septics, alcohol, gauzes, and medical tape
- 2. Food and water
- Canned goods (with can opener), biscuits, and bottled water
- 3. Toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, tissue, face mask
- Trash bag for soiled items
- 4. Clothes
- Clothes and innerwears that could last for up to 2 to 3 days
- Blankets and jacket or raincoat
- Slippers
- 5. Tech and survival gears
- Flashlight
- Whistle
- Power bank
- Extra batteries
- Extension cord
- Charger
- Radio
- 6. Important documents
- Ideally packed inside zip locked pouches
- Identification (ID) cards
- Legal paperworks, such as land title and others
- Emergency contacts
- 7. Cash