WHEN disasters strike — be it earthquakes, typhoons, or floods — being prepared can make all the difference.
Your “Go Bag” (or emergency kit) should have everything you need to survive the first 72 hours after an emergency. Here’s what to pack:
1. Drinking water
At least 3 liters per person per day for drinking and hygiene.
Use sealed bottles or collapsible water containers.
2. Ready-to-eat food
Canned goods, energy bars, biscuits, and instant meals.
Don’t forget a can opener!
3. First aid kit
Bandages, antiseptic, pain relievers, prescription meds, and medical tape.
Add face masks and alcohol or hand sanitizer.
4. Important documents
Keep photocopies of IDs, birth certificates, insurance papers, and contact lists in a waterproof pouch.
5. Flashlight, extra batteries
Power outages are common during disasters — a hand-crank or solar flashlight is even better.
6. Whistle
A simple tool to signal for help when trapped or separated.
7. Extra clothes
Lightweight, quick-dry clothes and underwear for at least 3 days.
Include a jacket or raincoat.
8. Multi-tool or Swiss knife
Useful for cutting, opening cans, or fixing broken items.
9. Communication devices
Fully charged power bank or solar charger, plus a battery-powered radio to stay updated.
10. Personal hygiene items
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and tissue.
Wet wipes for when water is limited.
11. Face masks
For protection from dust, smoke, or contagious illness.
12. Blanket or emergency thermal sheet
Keeps you warm if stranded outdoors or in evacuation centers.
13. Cash (small bills and coins)
ATMs may be offline; small denominations are handy for essentials.
14. Extra keys
For your home, vehicle, or safe — kept separately from your regular keys.
15 Emergency contact list
Write down family numbers, local government hotlines, and medical facilities.
🧡 Pro Tip: Keep one Go Bag per family member, and place it somewhere easy to grab — by the door, under your bed, or in your car.
