We hope you never need a Go Bag. But with an extended and unpredictable wildfire season, it pays to be prepared.
Use this checklist from the Lyons Fire District to create Go Bags for each member of your family. It’s a good idea to store all bags in a single location so they can be grabbed quickly. Here’s what to include:
The LIST:
- Bandana, N95 respirator, goggles, leather gloves, long shirt & pants, boots & hat
- Flashlight and headlamp with spare batteries
- Extra car keys, credit cards, cash
- Map marked with two evacuation routes (if possible)
- Prescription medications
- Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
- First aid kit
- Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
- Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance policies, etc.)
- Pet food and water, leashes, pet supplies, and medications
- Water bottles and food
- Sanitation supplies
- Change of clothing
- Spare chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc.
Visit www.wkre.com/blog/Wildfire-Preparation to learn more about wildfires and the simple actions you can take to be safe.