emergency go bag

Thanks for all the ideas - I need to put important info in my cell phone, like insurance Co phone numbers!

bigcitypopo wrote:
lol.... we don't have torados... and i'm a copper... so its like american express... lol

Retired cop here <<< Ohio

lol.... we don't have torados... and i'm a copper... so its like american express... lol

Just had this happen on April 4th...the morning DH was going in for his heart bypass surgery..

Got up at 6am, his brother and sister were with us in the RV...all of a sudden all four cell phones went off with "imminent" tornado warnings...then the siren in the small town we are close to started. We had little to NO time...we threw on what clothes were readily available, threw the dogs in the car, pulled in the slides and ran like "heck"!!!

I think I remembered my purse and we headed to the local convenience store...only thing open at that time...

All this while trying to keep DH calm so he didn't have a heart attack...NEVER want to go thru that again!!

Pop-top canned dog or cat food for the animals; cheese/crackers/tunafish; toilet paper, change of dry clothes, socks, small emergency kit with scissors, bandaids at a minimum. Soap/shampoo/deodorant.

Change of clothes, a full set of layers... ( short sleeve, long sleeve shirts, long socks, underwear, beanie, ball cap) a few protein bars, trail mix, meds, pistol, holster and ammo.water. A fire starter stick, chem light and or flashlight and batteries... Not a light for constant use, one for use in short bursts to see when you need it. Maybe some other sundries.

I ALWAYS have a fleece and good jacket (soft shelled hooded, military type, layer friendly) in the truck... Even in summer.

My go bag is a 3 day pack... Always in my truck, sans pistol... I also have a small bag for the wife and kids... The luxuries of having a truck... Space.

Kidsgone wrote:
Pets and pet meds??

X2! My "Babies" are my first priority! I would grab treats to help keep them calm. Phone, wallet, and Nook (for internet access) would be next thing to grab. With help from family and friends, everything else can be replaced somehow.

Pets and pet meds??

Thanks for the comments. We were pretty much right on. Everyone stay safe and aware.

tohare wrote:
Last night we had a tornado warning. At that point we thought maybe we should get a bag of stuff together in case we needed to go to the rest room building. My question is, what would you put in the bag?

Toilet paper, it might be crowded in there and the supply will run out. :B