Evacuation Go-Bag
Pack now. Grab in 60 seconds.
Senior go-bag essentials
- 7-day medications — rotate every 3 months.
- Glasses + reading glasses — extra pair.
- Hearing aid + batteries.
- Denture supplies.
- Photo ID + passport copy.
- Insurance cards.
- Doctor + medication list.
- Emergency contacts.
- $200-500 cash in small bills.
- Phone charger + power bank.
- Flashlight + spare batteries.
- 3-day clothes + closed-toe shoes.
- Toiletries + medications, masks.
Documents in waterproof bag
- Birth + marriage certificates.
- Passport.
- Driver's license / state ID.
- Social Security card (or copy).
- Medicare card.
- Insurance — health, home, auto.
- Will + estate documents (or location).
- Bank account list (numbers, NOT passwords).
- Pet papers (vaccinations, microchip).
- Family photo (in case separated).
Pet go-bag
- 3 days food + water.
- Leash + carrier.
- Medications.
- Vaccination records.
- Photo (if separated).
- Comfort toy.
Where to keep
- Closet near front door.
- Backpack — easier to carry than suitcase.
- Tell family WHERE it is.
- Check + refresh every 6 months.
- Keep KEYS by bag.
- Have second smaller bag in car trunk.
Daily essentials separately
Don't put critical daily items (current meds, glasses, hearing aids) IN the bag — you need them daily. Have a "grab" list taped on bag: phone + glasses + hearing aid + meds. 30 seconds. Out the door.