GO- emergency bags

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GO- emergency bags

I’m sure the word prepared is over used in our culture today. However, it holds an excellent place used in proper channels in our daily lives. After a recent incident, I wanted to become more prepared in emergency situations. Sweet Husband can be very efficient and, though he never was one, I call him my Boy Scout sometimes because he thinks through things so thoroughly.

I decided to make some GO bags for my kiddos many months ago. Sweet Husband and I can be ready for things with purse and van loaded, already having certain necessities. But, when I considered my kids, I realized we had a gap in our preparedness if there was to be a ‘drop everything and go’ somewhere emergency (i.e. hospital, family, etc).

I am not diving into the kids’ GO bags here, but I will elaborate on some bags I made for my parents, in laws, and some extended family for certain instances, including hospital trips, that may help at a quick moments’ notice.

My youngest two kiddos and I put these bags together this week and included a small list of things that may be needed for a short amount of time in case of emergency. These bags can be kept on a coat rack near the door or even inside your car.

  • small, drawstring bag (like these)
  • dollar bills and quarters for vending machines (we did $2.75… it’s what we had on hand that would split 6 ways)
  • ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin (depending on personal preference/needs)
  • chocolate
  • trail mix or nuts
  • granola bar
  • phone cord charger and wall plug (Be sure which type of phone you/they have for charging! All phones aren’t all the same.)
  • toothpicks
  • quart sized zipper bag for underclothing (one change-provided by recipient)
  • gallon sized zipper bag for plastic water bottle (to keep from leaking)
  • mints
  • handy wipes

This isn’t exhaustive! We may all have some extras we would add. But, these are things that came to mind with loved ones who may need them or they may not ever use them! But, as I am a planner, I also enjoy feeling prepared for things. What did the old man say? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

What do you think of this? Have you ever made a bag similar? Give feedback and any other ideas you would add!

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    Yes! I love this idea – especially if you are in a season of illness or uncertainty when you might really need to drop everything and go! We have a similar bin in the back of our SUV, but it stays in our car year-round (so UNFORTUNATELY chocolate is not possible)! 😉

    Ours has a couple of cans of chunky soup, some individually-wrapped non-perishable snacks, peanut butter, waters, hygiene products, ponchos (for changing tires, etc.), flashlight, pain relievers, first aid kit, small blankets, gloves, sunscreen, scissors, cutlery, napkins, wipes, a couple of diapers (and/or pull-ups, depending on kids’ ages), etc. I usually take stock of it again each year as the weather starts to get cold – checking expiration dates, restocking as needed.

    We have bottled water at this point, but I would like to look into getting canned water to avoid plastic/water contact. However, it IS for an emergency – and in an emergency, I would drink whatever potable water was available! 😉

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