Physical Bags
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