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Recommended Contents of 72-hour Survival "Bug-Out" Bag (AKA Zombie Apocalypse Bug-Out Bag) Downloadable PDF Your Get-Home pack should contain essential items you would need if you were away from home when disaster struck (like at work when an earthquake hits) and had to get home on foot. I stash one in my car, one in my husband's car, and have an additional bag at work. I also have a couple of bags at home in case my teenagers are home and have to leave ("bug out"). The stuff in the pack will also come in handy if you get stuck in an epic traffic jam, your car breaks down, you name it! o Radio – battery operated o Batteries o Whistle o Flashlight o Light Sticks o First Aid Kit o Dust mask o Work gloves o Duct tape o Pocket knife o Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls o Flash drive with important documents o Copy of photo ID o 2 bills (with name & address – proof of residency) o Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat o Emergency blanket(s) o Rain poncho(s) o Local map o Some water and food (a gallon water/person/day) o Pet leashes, bowls, food, water, medications |
o Permanent marker, paper and tape
o Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes o List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers o List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food o Copy of health insurance and identification cards o Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items o Prescription medications and first aid supplies o Toothbrush and toothpaste o Extra keys to your house and vehicle |
For more ideas and recommendations on what to put into your bug-out bag please check out my blog post: The 3-day Survival Pack: an Art and a Science.
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