Evacuation go bag

We have all seen the news on the TV about hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and flooding. You may have to evacuate at some time to a shelter during a disaster or emergency if that is your only option.

A Grab and Go Bag {or backpack} is what you quickly grab in the event of an emergency that forced you to quickly leave your home – house fire, natural disaster, etc. Ideally you’ll have one bag per person. #emergency #emergencypreparedness #familypreparedness

Having an emergency Go Bag packed and ready is essential in situations where you may need to leave home or reach safety quickly. As a mountain community in Western North Carolina, we learned this importance after hurricane Helene ripped through the early morning hours. Regardless of where you live, you should be prepared for natural […]

Hurricane season is officially here. Prepare now with a disaster-ready bag full of essentials before it's too late.

Do you have a Family Go Bag? Have you thought about what you would do if faced with the reality that you need to

If you had to evacuate quickly, what would you grab? Create your Go bag (Emergency or getaway bag)list so you can have a Go bag, and be prepared for an emergency.

Everyone should have an Emergency Plan and Emergency Kit for their family.;s preparedness plan. Here are some ideas to get you started in building your own Grab and Go Bags or find ready-made backpacks to help get you started on Being Prepared......Start Today!!

You never know when an emergency will strike. While a home emergency kit is essential, an evacuation go bag is also vital in an emergency.