Go Bag
What should you not put in a go bag?
Soap
Xbox
A small amount of cash
Xbox
Yes, it is recommended to bring something to help keep your mind occupied; but an Xbox will be too bulky and heavy to put in your Go Bag.
What would you put in your go bag to help keep your mind busy?
What should not be apart of your evacuation plan?
Grabbing your Go Bag
Grabbing everything in your entertainment center
Deciding where you will go if you need to evacuate
Grabbing everything in your entertainment center
Items are replaceable, but YOU are not! If you ever have to evacuate your home, you want to only take the essentials which should all be in your Go Bag.
If you're lost in a public place, who would you go to for help?
Someone with a dog
A Police Officer
An unfamiliar person who says they know where I live
Police officer!
If you're ever lost, always seek out someone who is either in a police uniform, a fire fighter, etc.
Where should you keep your Go Bag?
Somewhere easily accessible. For example, it could be by your front door, or tucked away somewhere where you can quickly grab it.
How many places should you have in mind to go if you ever have to evacuate?
0
27
3
3!
Having at least 3 places in mind where you could go if you need to evacuate. This could be a family member who lives outside of the area, a friend, or a hotel.
You're walking down the street and someone asks you for money, what would you do?
Give them everything in your wallet
Give them a Dollar
Tell them, "No I don't have any money" or ignore them
Tell them, "No I don't have any money" or ignore them
Don't ever give your money to anyone else! THAT IS YOURS.
True or false
your Go Bag should be full of items that are customized to your needs
True!
A go back should be full of items that will fit YOUR needs. For example, if you take certain medications or if you're allergic to certain things like peanuts. You might want to avoid bringing something with peanuts and to make sure that you bring your medications along with your prescription.
Who would you call for transportation if you need help?
You may decide to call your emergency contact person or whomever you may consider to be a safe person. You can also ask your local emergency management office or fire department to see if transport services are available for people with disabilities where you live.
You're riding the bus, and someone asks you for your home address and when you will be home, what would you do?
Tell everything
Ignore them, or tell them the questions they are asking are too personal
Give them your full schedule and a map to your house
Ignore them, or tell them the questions they are asking are too personal
Never tell a stranger where you live or your schedule.
Which food items should not go in your go bag?
Snickers
Ice-cream
Sandwich
Granola Bars
Canned Soups
Trail Mix
Snickers, Ice-cream, Sandwich
You want something that will not spoil the same day you put it in your go bag. You most certainly wont have time in an emergency to make a sandwich either. Granola Bars, Canned Soups, and Trail Mix are perfect items to put in your go bag because they are dry, and wont spoil for a long time. Also, you want to bring things that will give you healthy energy.
True or False
Except for the refrigerator or freezer, all of your electricity should be turned off at the main box.
True!
If someone pulls up in a car and tells you "Hey, your friend fell down and hurt themselves while playing dance dance revolution. they told me to come pick you up so that I can take you to the hospital to see them" What would you do?
Get in
Ignore them and call for help/ Find the nearest police officer
Ask how they know your friend
Ignore them and call for help/ find the nearest police officer
Never trust what a random stranger says. Call for help immediately and don't talk to the stranger.
List at least 3 things that should be in your go bag
First-aid kit, Three-day supply of dry/canned food, Three-day supply of water, can opener, two blankets, two complete sets of outer and undergarments, towels, soap, toilet paper, flashlight, battery operated radio and batteries, sanitation and hygiene items, a small amount of cash, a special needs supply list such as prescription medications, eyeglasses, etc, and a list of your emergency contact phone numbers
List 3 things that should be on your evacuation plan
Deciding where to go, calling for transportation, grabbing your go bag, taking care of your pets, turning off electricity, call your circle of support.
Someone knocks on your door, you look through your window to see who it is, you don't open the door since you don't recognize them. They saw you looking through the window and say loudly through the door "Hi! I was just wondering if I could charge my phone inside!" What do you do?
Let them! and offer them some hot chocolate
Don't open the door. If they don't leave, call 911.
Tell them that they can wait outside while you charge their phone for them.
Don't open the door. If they don't leave, call 911.
Never answer the door for anyone you don't know. Or allow them into your home.