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Where will you go?
Choose a destination outside the affected area and a backup. Confirm access and whether pets can come.
GO-BAGS & EVACUATION · PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS
Your household evacuation plan.
Know where you will go, how everyone will travel, and which essentials must come with you.
Decide these things in advance.
02
How will everyone travel?
Plan vehicles, rides, mobility support, and what happens if your usual route is closed.
03
Who needs to know?
Share the destination with your outside contact. Include school, work, and care arrangements.
04
What must leave with you?
Keep a short list of last-minute essentials beside the packed bag: medicines, phone, keys, pets, and care equipment.
When it is time to leave.
Follow official evacuation instructions.
Do not delay an urgent departure to finish packing. Use designated routes and current local information.
Tell your contact your destination when possible. Bring the supplies you can safely take. Utility shutoffs and re-entry should follow official or utility-specific instructions.
Keep the departure list short.
| Already packed | Grab when leaving | Arrange ahead |
|---|---|---|
| Documents and supplies | Phone, keys, and daily medicines | Transport and destination |
| Clothes and hygiene | Pets and essential care items | Help for anyone who needs assistance |
| Light and charging cable | Current official route information | Outside contact and backup meeting place |
Keep a copy with the bag.
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.
Make the plan work day to day.
Equipment that supports this plan
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A small personal load with supplies waiting at your destination.
Limited room for bulky bedding. Its thin webbing belt is not a padded load-bearing hipbelt.
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Limited room for bulky bedding. Its thin webbing belt is not a padded load-bearing hipbelt.
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No AC outlet. Shared-port output is limited to 24W; do not assume 30W to every device.
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No AC outlet. Shared-port output is limited to 24W; do not assume 30W to every device.
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