“We have to leave NOW” doesn’t mean scream and grab the toaster.

This list is designed for:

 ✔ Evacuations

 ✔ Disasters

 ✔ Blackouts

 ✔ Storms

 ✔ Any “we gotta go” moment

Everything below fits into 2–3 totes OR 3 backpacks.

🧍‍♂️ 1. EVERY PERSON PACKS:

✔ 3 outfits

 ✔ 3 pairs socks

 ✔ Jacket

 ✔ Beanie/gloves

 ✔ Hygiene kit

 ✔ Water bottle

 ✔ Flashlight

 ✔ Snacks

 ✔ ID copy

 ✔ $20 cash

Baselines SAVE LIVES.

🥫 2. FAMILY FOOD & WATER (72 HOURS)

✔ 1 gallon water per person per day

 ✔ 9 meals per person (simple foods):

• oatmeal
• canned soup
• rice packs
• tuna packs
•  ✔ Electrolytes
•  ✔ Manual can opener

You can’t negotiate hydration.

🩹 3. MEDICAL

✔ Full first-aid kit

 ✔ All medications (96 hours)

 ✔ Allergy meds

 ✔ Children’s meds

 ✔ First-aid guide sheet

Pain doesn’t care about emergencies.

🔋 4. POWER & COMMUNICATION

✔ Battery radio

 ✔ Power banks

 ✔ Chargers

 ✔ Whistle

 ✔ Glow sticks

 ✔ Backup phone (if available)

Info = survival.

🔧 5. TOOLS & SAFETY

✔ Multi-tool

 ✔ Paracord

 ✔ Duct tape

 ✔ Lighter + matches

 ✔ Knife

 ✔ Emergency blanket

 ✔ Map of your area

GPS dies. Paper doesn’t.

💼 6. DOCUMENTS

✔ IDs

 ✔ Socials (copies)

 ✔ Birth certificates

 ✔ Insurance papers

 ✔ Emergency contacts

 ✔ USB drive backup

Put documents in a waterproof pouch.

🧸 7. KIDS (ADD-ONS)

✔ Comfort toy

 ✔ Coloring book

 ✔ Extra snacks

 ✔ Photo of family

 ✔ Kid-sized whistle

Trauma-proofing matters.

🐾 8. PETS (ADD-ONS)

✔ 3 days food

 ✔ 1 gallon water

 ✔ Leash

 ✔ Carrier

 ✔ Vaccination copy

 ✔ Treats

No pet left behind.

🚗 9. EVAC READY

✔ Gas tank over ½ at ALL times

 ✔ Go-bags by the door

 ✔ 1 tote ready to load

 ✔ Shoes always accessible

 ✔ Emergency route printed

Chaos hates organization.

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