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Emergency go bag: Everything you need when evacuating your home

• Alina Bradford, Katie Conner, Molly Price

Natural disasters happen everywhere, from torrential floods, wildfires and tornadoes to hurricanes and earthquakes. And if you live in an area where one or more of these is prevalent, it's important to be prepared, which is why you need a go bag.

The go bag (or bugout bag), once thought of as a security blanket for the conspiracy theorist, has gained the status of a legit safety item that you need in your home. 

In fact, government and city officials recommend having a go bag ready at all times. 

The idea behind the go bag is simple. If an emergency happens, you grab your go bag and... go

It contains items that can help keep you safe until you can return home. Here's everything you need to know.

Why you need a go bag

If you're lucky enough to have some kind of weather warning, you may have more time to evacuate. But many disasters are so damaging because they're sudden.


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