Grab bag
Consider putting together a grab bag. A bag that contains essential items that you might need if you are asked to evacuate during an emergency. It is not necessary to have this bag packed but you should know where to find the items in a hurry.
Suggested grab bag contents
In your home
- copy of your House Emergency Plan
- copy of important documents in a waterproof bag (insurance, passport, birth certificate, copies of family photos, etc)
- torch (wind-up or battery) and spare batteries
- radio (wind-up or battery) and spare batteries
- first aid kit
- medication / health supplies and copies of prescription slips
- toiletries and feminine hygiene supplies
- childcare supplies (nappies, food, toys, clothes, blanket, etc)
- extra set of house and car keys
- mobile phone & charger
- wallet, purse, bank cards
- notebook and pencil
- black bag / bin liner
- pet carrier, collar, lead and food
- bottled water
- snack bars
- spare glasses
