Preparedness
Weather Disaster Go-Bag: What to Pack for Evacuation or Fast Shelter Moves
A weather disaster go-bag guide for evacuations, flash floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornado shelter moves, and overnight displacement.
Quick answer: A weather go-bag should be light enough to grab quickly and useful enough for evacuation, sheltering, or being displaced overnight.
Essentials
Pack IDs, medications, chargers, cash, water, snacks, first aid, flashlight, hygiene items, and emergency contacts.
Keep documents in a waterproof pouch.
Household details
Add glasses, baby supplies, pet items, spare keys, and comfort items for children.
Do not overload the bag so much that it slows you down.
Update routine
Refresh food, water, batteries, clothing sizes, and medications regularly.
Store the bag near an exit or shelter path.