GO-BAGS & EVACUATION · PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS

Go-bag & departure checklist.

A practical packing check and a place to write down the plan.

AI-generated illustration of a go-bag by a doorway — AI-generated illustration. Read the guidance below for the practical steps.

Check the essentials.

Contact and destinationPaper contacts, meeting place, transport plan, and an offline route.Medicines and personal needsYour planned supplies, glasses, essential care items, and instructions.Water and foodManageable drinking water and familiar ready-to-eat food; plan the remaining supply and transport.Light and powerTested light, matching batteries, phone cable, and charged power bank.Clothing and hygieneWeather-appropriate layers, footwear, basic toiletries, and sanitation supplies.Documents and paymentProtected copies of essential records, keys, and suitable payment options.First aidAppropriate supplies you know how to use; check expiry dates.Children, pets, and accessIndividual food, comfort items, carriers, and assistance arrangements.

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Destination: __________________________________

Backup destination: ____________________________

Outside contact / number: ______________________

Transport / assistance: _________________________

Last-minute items: _____________________________

Review date: __________________________________

Follow official evacuation instructions. Do not delay an urgent departure to complete this list.

Sources & editorial notes

Sources checked September 10, 2026. Survivor Ready uses AI-assisted drafting and illustrative imagery. This guide has not received independent expert review. Follow local emergency instructions. Equipment recommendations are research-based; we have not conducted hands-on testing.