Evacuation Supplies

Found this list somewhere the other day, don't recall.  I found a few things I thought were interesting.  First off, I have had differing thoughts on having a 'go bag' or evacuation bag.  My theory is that I would fort up and sustain ourselves in place.  If the mad hordes were turned loose, if we left our area, we then also become part of the mad horde.  We would not be very welcome as opposed to being in our own place, in an area we knew with a few folks around that we know.  I like my chances that way as opposed to moving out.  Yes, I realize that our dwelling may become unsustainable for various reasons.

However, the terminology, evacuation, has me rethinking my plans.  Of course there are different plans for different scenarios.  This list gave me more things to think about as far as what we may need in an evac situation.  Evacuation means different things to me than things like a complete breakdown of society. 

Here's the list, would like your comments/thoughts.  The documents are things I hadn't much considered. This wouldn't be a complete list, just things to add to the larger list.

• Cash: In small bills. If the power is out, you won’t be able to make withdrawals from an ATM.
• Identification: Copies of your driver’s licenses, Social Security card, birth certificate and marriage records.
• Insurance: Copies of home, auto and health policy information.
• Banking: Savings and checking account numbers.
• First-aid kit: The American Red Cross recommends bandages in various sizes, gauze pads, adhesive cloth tape, antiseptic wipe packets, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone ointment, an oral thermometer, non-latex gloves, scissors, tweezers and aspirin.
• Medication: Keep at least a seven-day supply of essential medications in your evacuation kit and determine how often you should replace stored medication. Have extra copies of prescriptions or leave a copy of your prescriptions on hold with a national pharmacy chain or with a relative who lives some distance away.
• Legal: Copies of wills or power-of-attorney documents.
• Contact information: Doctors, family members, friends and work contacts, among others.
• Connectivity: An extra cellphone charger or portable charging unit for your phone. Solar and wind-up chargers are available, while others use small batteries.
• Navigation: A map of your city or region that includes street names and public transportation information. Disasters often force detours and changing traffic patterns; a map will help keep you from getting lost.

What do you have in your 'go bag?'

Happy Trails.