Things to Pack in a Go Bag
Money
◊ ATM & credit cards
◊ Checkbook
◊ Multiple currency
◊ Safe deposit keys
◊ Government Travel Card
Medical Items
◊ Medical and dental records
◊ Immunization cards
◊ Glasses & contacts
◊ Prescriptions
◊ Medications
◊ Small First Aid kit
Personal belongings
◊ Clothing
◊ Toys and games
◊ Pet items
◊ Cell phone
◊ Chargers for all electronics
◊ Small toiletry kit
Food and water
◊ Snacks
◊ Water
Documentation
◊ Passport(s) & Visas
◊ Marriage, birth, adoption and naturalization certificates
◊ State Department ID
◊ Driver’s license
◊ Auto insurance policies, registrations and title if applicable
◊ Power of attorney & will
◊ School records
◊ Pet records
◊ Household effects inventory
Things to Pack in a Stay Bag
Personal belongings
◊ Small toiletry kit
◊ Change of clothes
◊ Sensible shoes
◊ Towel
◊ Sleeping bag
◊ Pillow
◊ Entertainment items
◊ Chargers for electronics
Medical Items
◊ Small First Aid Kit
◊ Prescription medication
◊ Over the counter medications
◊ Glasses & Contacts
Food and Water
◊ Reusable water bottle/water
◊ Snacks
◊ Meal items:
- Microwave meal
- Soup
- Tuna packets/cans
Emergency Items
◊ Flashlight, LED
◊ Laminated list of emergency phone numbers
◊ Laminated building floor plan
◊ Multi-purpose tool
◊ Whistle
Post Specific items
Situations at post are unique. You should carefully consider items that would be beneficial to you in your situation.
◊ If you are in an earthquake zone, you might consider
- Work gloves
- Dust mask
◊ In flooding prone areas, you might consider
- Rain gear
- Insect repellant
- Tarp